RN School Health Nurse

6700 Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach is seeking a Registered Nurse, School Health to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate school-based health, first aid, and safety programs in Memphis. The role emphasizes professional nursing practice aligned with MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

The position requires 1-3 years of nursing experience in public/community or maternal/child health, an Associate Degree in Nursing, and BLS plus Tennessee RN licensure; responsibilities include training staff,

Qualifications

• Required - Associates Degree Nursing.
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
• Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing.
• Required - Nursing 1-3 years.
• Required - Public/Community Health Nursing or Maternal/Child Nursing 1-3 years.
• Licenses and Certifications: BLS and RN license in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Plans for emergency first aid and preventative services.
• Documents accurately, objectively, and completely.
• Serves as a resource person and counselor on health and safety-related issues.
• Provides for case management of student health needs.
• Provides training, in-service, and educational programs to students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrates and promotes professional practices and development.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Health assessment

Case management

Emergency response

Communication skills

Data collection/analysis

Computer literacy

Education

Associates Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Master's Degree Nursing

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Registered Nurse, School Health is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of school based health, first aid, and safety-related programs. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

The Registered Nurse, School Health is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of school based health, first aid, and safety-related programs. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Plans for emergency first aid and preventative services.
• Documents accurately, objectively, and completely.
• Serves as a resource person and counselor on health and safety-related issues.
• Provides for case management of student health needs.
• Provides training, in-service, and educational programs to students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrates and promotes professional practices and development.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Associates Degree Nursing
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Nursing 1-3 years
• Required - Public/Community Health Nursing or Maternal/Child Nursing 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to assess health and safety needs of students and/or faculty and apply teaching and learning strategies.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to integrate nursing knowledge and theory into school nursing practices.
• Knowledge of basic principles of research, statistics, data collection, and analysis.
• Computer experience and literacy.

Supervision Provided by this Position

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career. Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.