School Nurse (RN)- Districtwide

Madison County Schools; Richmond (KY); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Madison County Schools in Richmond, Kentucky is hiring a School Nurse (RN) for districtwide coverage. The position is 7 hours per day and 190 days per school year, with days prorated for remaining calendar days.

The nurse administers first aid, conducts health screenings, maintains student medical records, and supports public health activities within the school setting. Qualifications include BSN or ADN, Kentucky RN license, CPR, and pediatric clinical experience; preference for nurses with

Formación

• BSN or ADN required.
• One year pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Kentucky school nurse experience and PEDIATRIC WELL CHILD TRAINING preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Nursing assessment and referral to local health care providers as needed
• Case management of students with chronic health care needs and those needing emergency care
• Develop action plans including treatment and coverage for diabetics, seizures, asthma and severe allergic reactions
• Immunization consultations for compliance
• Medication delegation and training with log reviews and follow-up
• Health condition inventory and documentation in Infinite Campus
• Vision screenings for IEP/ARCs as time permits
• Communicable disease surveillance and prevention education
• Electronic medical documentation per program standards
• Obtain consent for treatment and release of information as required
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

First aid

CPR

Nursing practices

Oral & written comms

Record-keeping

Public health

Educación

BSN or ADN

Descripción del empleo

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position is for 7 hours per day and 190 days per school year; days will be prorated for the remainderof the school year.

CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE

REPORTS TO: District Nurse or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

APPROVED: January 14, 2016- Order #2016-1720

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform specialized work including various nursing procedures within scope of practice relating to students in a school setting and public health population-centered activities. Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Nursing Assessment of health problems with referral to Local Health Care Provider as needed
• Case management of students with Chronic Health Care Needs and those needing Emergency
• Action Plans, which may include treatment and coverage of diabetics, seizures, asthma and severe allergic reactions, etc.
• KDE-Special Education mandated screenings
• Immunization Consultation for Compliance
• Medication delegation and training, which includes log review, follow-up and oversight
• Health Condition Inventory with documentation in Infinite Campus and condition flags placed and updated for students with health conditions
• Vision screenings for IEP/ARCs, as time permits
• Communicable Disease Surveillance
• Provides patient education/teaching on a variety of preventive health topics.
• Responsible for electronic medical documentation in Infinite Campus following program standards.
• Assures patient or legal guardian consent for treatment and release of information signatures when indicated, following program standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)
• One year pediatric clinical work experience preferred.
• Preference may be given to nurses who have worked as a school nurse in the state of Kentucky and have completed the Kentucky Department of Public Health PEDIATRIC WELL CHILD TRAINING.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (ALL)

• Valid CPR Certification
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License

School Nurse (RN)- Districtwide

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Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $28.74 to $37.57 Per Hour

Job Description

Position is for 7 hours per day and 190 days per school year; days will be prorated for the remainderof the school year.

CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE

REPORTS TO: District Nurse or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

APPROVED: January 14, 2016- Order #2016-1720

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform specialized work including various nursing procedures within scope of practice relating to students in a school setting and public health population-centered activities. Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Nursing Assessment of health problems with referral to Local Health Care Provider as needed
• Case management of students with Chronic Health Care Needs and those needing Emergency
• Action Plans, which may include treatment and coverage of diabetics, seizures, asthma and severe allergic reactions, etc.
• KDE-Special Education mandated screenings
• Immunization Consultation for Compliance
• Medication delegation and training, which includes log review, follow-up and oversight
• Health Condition Inventory with documentation in Infinite Campus and condition flags placed and updated for students with health conditions
• Vision screenings for IEP/ARCs, as time permits
• Communicable Disease Surveillance
• Provides patient education/teaching on a variety of preventive health topics.
• Responsible for electronic medical documentation in Infinite Campus following program standards.
• Assures patient or legal guardian consent for treatment and release of information signatures when indicated, following program standards
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)
• One year pediatric clinical work experience preferred.
• Preference may be given to nurses who have worked as a school nurse in the state of Kentucky and have completed the Kentucky Department of Public Health PEDIATRIC WELL CHILD TRAINING.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (ALL)

• Valid Kentucky RN License
• Valid CPR Certification
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $28.74 to $37.57 Per Hour