Description:
Qualifications
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Graduation from an accredited Nursing program with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 2 years of RN work experience (within the last 5 years) in public/community health nursing and/or school health nursing, primary care
Current Registered Nurse license through the Maryland State Board of Nursing (or current RN license from another state, with ability to obtain Maryland RN license following hire)
Current certification in CPR by a recognized certification body (e.g. American Red Cross, Heart Association, etc.) or ability to be so certified during the orientation process
Ability to successfully complete mandatory RN Case Manager/Delegating nurse training course through Maryland State Board of Nursing
Knowledge of program assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
Knowledge of Maryland State laws, rules and regulations governing School Health Nursing
Knowledge of the State Nurse Practice Act in order to recognize the legal aspects of nursing
Ability to effectively plan, direct and supervise the work of others
Ability to accurately review and interpret statistical reports and information
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other health care professionals, students and parents/guardians, and the general public
BSN degree or a related Master's degree
Current certification as a school nurse or a child/adolescent certification such as pediatric nursing, maternal child health nursing, etc
Related experience in a School Health Program
Completion of a RN Case Manager/Delegating nurse training course through Maryland State Board of Nursing
Work experience specifically in pediatric or medical surgical nursing
This position is subject to random drug testing to include marijuana
An evaluation of training and experience
A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation
A pre-employment physical examination that includes screening for hepatitis and measles, mumps, rubella (immunization inoculations may be necessary)
A pre-employment drug test to include marijuana
Responsibilities
Supervision is given to the assigned Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or Health Room Technician-CNA/CMTs; supervision is received from a Manager
Supervise and evaluate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Room Technician-CNA/CMTs (HRTs) in several assigned school buildings
Delegate nursing functions to HRTs as mandated through the MD State Board of Nursing
Evaluate the effectiveness of health services provided by LPNs and HRTs
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health services provided to students in the assigned schools
Serve as liaison/collaborator between the schools, students, parents/guardians, and health care providers
Develop, write and implement health care plans for specific individual students, and evaluate their effectiveness in meeting the students' needs
Interpret students' health/developmental status and needs to parents/guardians and school personnel, and provide education and training to protect students’ safety
Assist in obtaining and maintaining emergency cards, immunization records and other appropriate student medical documents
Help families to find and use available health resources and be available to attend medical appointments with families and to visit families in their homes
Compile and maintain a file of current health education materials for students and faculty and serve as consultant and resource person for the health education program
Participate in establishing policies and procedures for emergency care of student injuries/illnesses
Implement and interpret defined protocols and procedures, as well as programs for the prevention and control of communicable diseases
Investigate communicable diseases in the school setting
Promote effective sharing of information resources among the community, health care professionals and the school(s)
Analyze school health records and reports in order to develop and/or modify health programs to meet healthcare needs of school communities
Attend and participate in faculty, staff and community meetings as it pertains to school health
Provide on-site health room coverage to care for students’ chronic conditions, acute injury and illness
Provide appropriate health education for schools and communities as needed
Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While working in this position, the employee is occasionally lifting between 20-50 pounds and frequently driving
While working in this position, the employee is constantly working indoors
Ability to provide own transportation to area schools, meetings, home visits and other commitments
Available to respond on-call as essential personnel in the event of an emergency situation