School Nurse (RN)

The Children's Guild; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off package

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free training with CEUs

Orientation and mentoring support

Job summary

A dedicated school health organization in Maryland is looking for a School Nurse to provide essential health services and support educational outcomes for students. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. Ideal candidates will hold a nursing degree and have experience in a school setting. Generous benefits, including a time-off package and CEU training, make this role particularly appealing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of three years post-training experience in nursing services in a school setting.
• Current registered nurse license in Maryland without restrictions.
• Certification or eligibility for CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide health service delivery to students and oversee health education.
• Maintain student health files including vaccination records.
• Supervise Certified Medication Technicians (CMTs) and administer medications.
• Evaluate children during behavioral crises.
• Support school psychiatrists in health-related matters.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Transform Children's Health as a School Nurse with The Children's Guild

Our People Matter --- And We Want YOU to Be a Part of the Team

It's more than a job. It's a mission we are passionate about. And we hope you are, too.

Apply today to be part of our important work, supporting children and families with educational, health, mental, community, and tangible resources to find success.

The Children's Guild provides comprehensive, individualized health services to empower children, families, and communities to thrive. Our school health program is hiring dedicated nursing professionals for our school-based positions.

Why Choose the Children\'s Guild?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Directly contribute to transforming children\'s lives through quality health services in school settings
• Professional Growth: Benefit from clinical consultation, free CEU training, and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals committed to child-centered care
• Essential Role: Serve as a vital member of the school team providing health service delivery and medical management

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an essential member of the school team providing health service delivery to students, overseeing health education, and medical management
• Maintain student health files including physicals, vaccination and immunization records, annual emergency forms, and dental records
• Supervise Certified Medication Technicians (CMTs) and administer medications to students with proper documentation
• Evaluate and assess children and adolescents during and after behavioral crises requiring restraints and/or therapeutic interventions
• Work closely with and support The Children\'s Guild school psychiatrists
• Write notes and reports in a timely manner including health suite visits
• Provide professional development to staff in areas of expertise or on specific health plans for students

Ideal Candidates Have

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• A minimum of three years post-training experience in the provision of nursing services in a school setting
• Current license as a registered nurse to practice nursing in the state of Maryland without restriction by the Maryland Board of Nursing
• Certified or eligible for certification in CPR/First Aid
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Self-motivation, flexibility, and creativity to work independently on-site

Benefits of Working for The Children\'s Guild

While working at The Children\'s Guild, you not only get to leave work each day knowing you\'ve positively impacted a child\'s life, but you also get to experience these benefits:

• 12-month salaried position with no on-call requirements
• A fantastic culture of Transformation Education
• Generous time off package, including an annual mental health day
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Clinical consultation and ongoing free training with CEUs to meet requirements for nursing licensure
• Orientation and training modules before starting position with ongoing mentoring and support

Join us in our mission to transform lives! Apply now to become part of The Children\'s Guild family in Maryland.

Together, we can create brighter futures for the children who need us most.