Registered Nurse (RN) Part-Time

Great Falls Public Schools; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Public Schools is hiring a School Nurse to bridge health care and education, providing student-centered care rooted in evidence-based practice. The nurse will lead care coordination, quality improvement, and community health in a district-wide setting.

Responsibilities include developing and managing Individualized Health Plans, administering medications, and promoting student health while complying with MT BON rules and GFPS policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a board certified school of nursing.
• Must hold a current MT nursing license.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, revise, and implement Individualized Health Plans and Emergency Care Plans.
• Administer and supervise medications per MT BON rules and GFPS policies.
• Provide health promotion and disease prevention to students.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and Medicaid charting/billing.
• Coordinate with physicians, families, and school staff to address health needs.
• Conduct nursing assessments for acute and chronic conditions and provide case management.
• Deliver school-based health services following district protocols and professional standards.
• Participate in IEP/504 plan development alongside education teams.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

MT RN license

Board-certified School of Nursing

Job description

The School Nurse serves as a bridge between health care and education. The

Summary

The School Nurse serves as a bridge between health care and education. The

nurse provides student centered care, guided by the principles of care coordination, leadership, quality improvement, and community/public health while employing evidence based, quality care. The school nurse's goal is to help every student be healthy, safe, and ready to learn. ("NASN Framework for 21st Century Nursing Practice", 2016).

Assumes responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referrals with regards to student health.

Responsible for direct and indirect care given to students in compliance with school district policies, professional standards of practice, physicians' orders, and written care plans.

Provides for the promotion and maintenance of health as well as the prevention of illness and injury.

Functions in accordance with the school district's policies and procedures and the Montana Nurse Practice Act and Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a board certified School of Nursing
• Must hold a current valid nursing license in the state of MT
• Current certificate of CPR (BLS accepted) and knowledge of first aid.

Duties

• Responsible for the formulation, revision, and implementation of Individualized Health Plans and Emergency Care Plans.
• Administer prescription, over the counter, and emergency medications. Must also supervise, monitor, teach and delegate these procedures in accordance with GFPS Policies and MT BON rules.
• Provides for the promotion and maintenance of health as well as the prevention of illness and injury.
• Delegate medical procedures to unlicensed personnel in accordance with the MT BON delegation rules. Maintain appropriate records and evaluation.
• Acts as a liaison between the physician, school, community, and child's home in accommodating and improving holistic health needs of school children.
• Demonstrates competence in ability to perform nursing assessments for acute and chronic health conditions.
• Implements evidence based practice in accordance with district guidelines.
• Provides school-based case management for students with health conditions.
• Carries out daily medical interventions in accordance with GFPS Nursing Department protocols.
• Exercise professional nursing judgement and follow GFPS policies and protocols regarding disposition of students who become ill or injured at school.
• Participates as appropriate with education team members in development and/or review of Individualized Education Plans or 504 plans.
• Upholds regulations and the laws related to confidentiality, reporting of child abuse and Neglect, And Other Health Related Requirements (i.e. Communicable Disease).
• Respects the dignity, confidentiality, and rights of all students and staff in accordance with HIPPA/FERPA.
• Provides leadership in the planning of proper emergency care and first aid for sudden illnesses and accidents incurred during school hours.
• Assists with monitoring immunization compliance.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate nursing records, including Medicaid charting and billing.
• Provides in-service training for health related issues to staff members.
• Maintains professional competencies through self-selected professional growth/continuing education programs.

EMPLOYMENT: 180 day school year

LOCATION: District-wide

SALARY: Based upon experience and education

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled