School Nurse - Flexible Schedules & Student Health Impact

ATC & CareBuilders - Parent Account; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

401k Plan

Flexible Schedules

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Identity theft insurance

Compensation $$ per hour

Job summary

ATC Healthcare is seeking a School Nurse to provide nursing services to students in various environments. You will work under supervision of the chief school nurse or principal, collaborating with staff, parents and guardians to meet health needs.

The position requires RN or LPN/LVN licensure in the state, at least one year of school nursing experience, CPR as required, and a passion for caring for children. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• RN: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• LPN/LVN: Graduate of an accredited licensed practical/vocational school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with HIPAA and/or other applicable standards.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Orders nursing and other supplies as requested.
• Provides required care while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Provides patient services in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Provides nursing care and first aid to ill students.
• Initiates emergency care as appropriate to the circumstance.
• May ride the school bus as needed to accompany medically fragile students.
• Serves as an intermediary between school, home, physician, and social agencies regarding the health status of students.
• Assists in the health education of students by acting as a resource and consultant to teaching staff.
• Coordinates appropriate referrals for students with community agencies or programs.
• Identifies and recommends students for placement in various health programs.
• Complies and makes appropriate referrals regarding applicable health laws, immunization, and communicable diseases.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent nursing organization.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Education

RN: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

LPN/LVN: Graduate of an accredited licensed practical/vocational school of nursing

Job description

ATC Healthcare is seeking a School Nurse to provide nursing services to students in various environments. You will work under supervision of the chief school nurse or principal, collaborating with staff, parents and guardians to meet health needs.

The position requires RN or LPN/LVN licensure in the state, at least one year of school nursing experience, CPR as required, and a passion for caring for children. Equal opportunity employer.