Registered Nurse PRN - School Based (K-12)

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health is seeking a qualified School Nurse for their Westfield, Indiana location. The role involves reviewing students' medical histories, creating health care plans, and collaborating with school staff to address medical needs. Candidates must have an Associate degree in Nursing, a Registered Nurse license valid in Indiana, and at least one year of nursing experience. Preferred candidates will have school nursing experience and a BSN.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' health and learning outcomes while adhering to state and federal privacy laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Preferred experience in school nursing or pediatric nursing.
• Registered Nurse license valid in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate student medical histories.
• Develop individual health care plans.
• Provide health education and counseling to students.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Health education

Collaboration with school staff

Patient care

Infection prevention

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Review student's medical history and using nursing assessment evaluate impact on keeping the student healthy, safe and ready to learn.
• Gather student specific health information, health care provider recommendations, orders, and/or emergency action plans.
• Consult with parents and providers and identify nursing diagnoses, goals, interventions and measurable outcomes to provide best educational outcome. Creates an individual health care plan.
• Collaborate with manager, school administration and school staff to identify ways to insure medical needs are addressed in the classroom. Provide training to keep the student safe while attending school.
• Follow the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) school privacy and confidentiality laws or practices.
• Follow Indiana Nurses Practice Act, Indiana Department of Education School Nurse Guidelines for Delegation, Indiana Code for schools and school district policies.
• Gather, review, record and report immunization records status for all student according to the Indiana Department of Health school required immunizations law.
• Use good standards of practice to assess and provide care/ first aid for illness and injuries. Provide appropriate care and referrals to additional medical services as necessary.
• Assess and document patient conditions according to the specifications of the written nursing policies and procedures.
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and promote and assist in the control and spread of communicable diseases at school.
• Perform all Quality Assurance functions and procedures necessary to meet and maintain regulatory requirements. Procure and maintain a well stocked clinic.
• Screen or participate as needed in health screenings.
• Identify any abnormal health findings and initiate referrals to parents, school personnel or community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow-through.
• Provide ongoing health counseling with students, parents, school personnel or health agencies.
• Deliver health education and anticipatory guidance in the clinic and classroom as needed and serve as a resource for school personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred: BSN

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse
• Preferred: One (1) year previous school nurse experience, public health nursing, community health nursing or pediatric nursing and one (1) year inpatient nursing experience.

License/Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse valid to practice in the state of Indiana
• Basic Life Support- Provider (American Heart Association)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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