School Nurse - Posted to Create a Candidate Pipeline

Baltimore County Public Schools; Maryland; Sur place; USD 62 000 - 122 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation bonus

Extra duty pay

Student activities pay

Résumé du poste

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead the school health services program. You will provide health consultation to principals, administer care and medications, and coordinate emergency and routine health services for students and staff.

The role requires an active MD RN license and CPR certification, with at least two years of nursing experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred; relocation or additional pay options may be available.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in nursing OR completion of a nursing diploma program.
• Two years of professional nursing experience.
• Possession of a valid license to practice registered nursing (RN) and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing management of common acute and chronic health conditions of the school population.
• Skill in recording and maintaining records and in communicating with students, parents, and staff.

Responsabilités

• Manages the school health services program, including delegation and oversight of staff.
• Administers first aid and health care treatments, including medications.
• Identifies health barriers to student achievement and helps remediate them.
• Provides and coordinates health care interventions, including emergency responses.
• Develops care plans for students with chronic health conditions.
• Assesses health needs of the school community.
• Maintains school health records and ensures compliance with health mandates.
• Promotes a safe and orderly school environment.
• Provides health counseling and education to support healthy choices.

Connaissances

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Record keeping

Computer skills

Multicultural communication

Formation

Associate's degree in nursing

Nursing diploma program

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Outils

Nursing instruments

Medical equipment

Description du poste

Job Description

Delivers a comprehensive school health services program for all Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) students. Leads the school's health services program. Collaborates with others in the school to ensure that health services are coordinated and integrated with the school program. Provides health consultation to the principal and health services to employees for acute illness and injuries. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manages the school health services program, including delegation and oversight of certified nursing assistants and other school staff involved in providing health services to students.
• Administers first aid for injury and illness. Administers medications and health care treatments.
• Identifies health barriers to student achievement and works with school staff and families to remediate those barriers. Assists the principal and staff to improve student attendance and achievement.
• Provides and coordinates health care interventions, including emergency responses.
• Develops a plan of care for students with chronic health conditions.
• Assesses the health needs of the school community.
• Coordinates health matters between the health care provider, family, and the school.
• Conducts, coordinates, and follows-up health screening programs.
• Maintains school health records, including ensuring compliance with state health mandates for school attendance.
• Monitors the spread of communicable diseases. Develops and implements strategies to control the spread of communicable diseases.
• Promotes a safe and orderly school environment.
• Provides health counseling and health education to optimize students' ability to make healthy choices, manage chronic health conditions and prepare them to make informed healthcare decisions.

Qualifications

M INIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in nursing OR completion of a nursing diploma program. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Two years of professional nursing experience.

Licenses And Certificates

Possession of a valid license to practice registered nursing (RN), issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required. Possession of current CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of the nursing process. Knowledge of pathophysiology and nursing management of common acute and chronic health conditions of the school population. Knowledge of the tools, instruments, and equipment used in nursing. Knowledge of current health issues and trends.

Skill in the provision of a variety of nursing care services. Skill in the monitoring and assessment of patients' health care needs and services. Skill in the preparation and maintenance of records. Skill in verbal and written communication, including interdisciplinary and multicultural communication. Skill in the use of computers and word processing, database, patient care documentation, and spreadsheet software packages. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, and BCPS supervisors and administrators.

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and records. Ability to apply the nursing process in the community setting.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification may include the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and lifting, the operation of medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the County.

Conditions Of Employment

Persons appointed to this class may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice Persons appointed to this class must obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing within five years of employment in this classification. Employees who do not obtain this requirement may be terminated. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Grade

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SALARY:

$62,252 - $121,924

OTHER COMPENSATION:

Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

RETIREMENT:

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

BENEFITS:

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Non-discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Contact Information

Jessica Ey, PHR

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Human Resources Officer

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About Us

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22ndlargest school district in the nation and the 3rdlargest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPSworks toembraceall stakeholders,engagethem in authentic collaboration andempowerthem to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!