School Based RN (54854)

LIFESKILLS INC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LIFESKILLS INC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a school nurse to perform pediatric health screenings, basic first aid, and related duties within the school system while maintaining accurate records. The role requires a Kentucky RN license or state license recognized by the Kentucky Nurse Licensure Compact Act, with 2 years of experience and preferred pediatric/public health background.

Graduation from a Nursing program is required; a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 Years of Experience
• Previous pediatric, school nurse, and public health experience highly preferred
• Medical office experience required
• Familiar with medical record documentation and ability to generate and maintain precise and accurate records
• Reliable transportation if needed for floating to other schools or offices
• Must have ability to function in an organized manner within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond appropriately and efficiently to emergent situations

Responsibilities

• Performing pediatric health screenings, basic first aid, and a variety of duties within the school system while maintaining accurate records.
• Conducting health screenings
• Administration of medications via various methods; performance of procedures
• Per Physician/Provider orders
• Providing basic first aid; must maintain CPR certification
• Ability to follow written Physician/Provider orders
• Assuring medical equipment is properly maintained and remains in functional
• Faculty/Administration, students and parents
• Compliance with policies and procedures; health and safety regulations at all times
• Accurate medical record documentation
• Participates in mandatory training sessions
• Various other duties as necessary or assigned

Skills

2 Years of Experience

Education

Graduate of a Nursing program required

Bachelor's degree preferred

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Warren County Service Center 0AV58 - Bowling Green, KY 42102
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $71,000.00 - $71,000.00 Salary/year
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: 1st shift
• Job Category: Nurse

Job Summary

Performing pediatric health screenings, basic first aid, and a variety of duties within the school system while maintaining accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting health screenings
• Administration of medications via various methods; performance of procedures
• Per Physician/Provider orders
• Providing basic first aid; must maintain CPR certification
• Ability to follow written Physician/Provider orders
• Assuring medical equipment is properly maintained and remains in functional
• Faculty/Administration, students and parents
• Compliance with policies and procedures; health and safety regulations at all times
• Accurate medical record documentation
• Participates in mandatory training sessions
• Various other duties as necessary or assigned

Qualifications

• 2 Years of Experience
• Previous pediatric, school nurse, and public health experience highly preferred
• Medical office experience required
• Familiar with medical record documentation and ability to generate and maintain precise and accurate records
• Reliable transportation if needed for floating to other schools or offices
• Must have ability to function in an organized manner within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond appropriately and efficiently to emergent situations

Education

• Graduate of a Nursing program required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Licensure

Kentucky RN license or RN license in a State recognized by the Kentucky Nurse Licensure Compact Act required effective June 1, 2007.

Company Conformance Statements

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact with other employees, customers, and suppliers in a professional manner.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the importance of effective communications and collaboration with colleagues and external organizations.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions of the Essential Duties of the Position

Physical Mental Environmental

On the job, the employee On the job, the employee must On the job, the employee is: must: be able:

Bend: O Read/Comprehend: F Exposed to excessive noise:

Sit: F Write: F N

Squat: N Perform Calculations: F Exposed to changes in

Stand: F Communicate Orally: F temperatures and/or humidity:

Crawl: N Reason and Analyze: F N

Walk: F

Climb: N Other __________ Exposed to dust, fumes, gases, Radiation:

Push/Pull: O N

Kneel: N Works in confined quarters:

Manual Dexterity: N

N Other: _______________ Reach Above Shoulder Level: Use Fine Finger Movements: Must Carry / Lift Loads of: Light (Less than 25 lbs)

Background checks or licensing requirements

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Education Verification
• Licensing Verification (if applicable)
• Medicare Exclusion (if applicable)
• Drug Testing

CORE VALUES

All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

• Integrity - Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing - even when no one else is looking.
• Teamwork - Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
• Trust/Respect - Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
• Care/Compassion - Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
• Ownership/Accountability - Taking personal responsibility for one's work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.