Location:Ellicott City, Maryland
Position Type:Full-Time
Pay Rate:$52
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced
Registered Nurse (RN) to join our school health team. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a dedication to providing high-quality healthcare to students. The RN will play a vital role in managing student health emergencies, administering medications, and promoting preventative health practices.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Health Assessment and Care
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' physical and emotional health to identify potential health concerns
- Implement appropriate nursing interventions based on established medical protocols and guidelines
- Develop and implement individualized care plans for students with specific medical conditions, ensuring effective treatment and monitoring
- Coordinate emergency care for students, including notifying relevant parties, such as parents, emergency services, and administration
- Provide health education and promote preventive health practices among students to foster overall well-being
- Documentation and Communication
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of nursing care, observations, and treatments, adhering to established procedures
- Utilize PowerSchool for nursing documentation, ensuring efficient and organized recordkeeping
- Organize, compile, and maintain student health charts at each health center
- Effectively communicate with parents regarding student health matters, including health center visits, medication refills, medical record updates, and contagious illnesses
- Maintain monthly medication sheets for accurate tracking and management
- Ensure daily filing of student health information and nursing documentation
- Shift Handover: Provide clear and concise shift reports to oncoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care
- Medication Administration
- Administer medications as prescribed for medical conditions or injuries, following established protocols
- Schedule and dispense medications at appropriate times
- Receive and log in medications sent from home, and return medications as needed
- Document all medication administration accurately
- Evaluate and document the effectiveness of as-needed (PRN) medications
- Ensure proper disposal of expired medications
- Facility Maintenance
- Maintain a clean and sanitary student health center environment, adhering to MOSHA standards
- Clean and maintain health center equipment to ensure proper functioning and prevent the spread of infection
- Replenish supplies as needed and maintain accurate inventory records
- Additional Duties
- Attend student activities and athletic events when necessary to provide support and address health concerns
- Supply first aid kits to classrooms and dorms for immediate access
- Assist dorm care staff in identifying health problems or hazards
- Ensure that dorm attendance sheets are completed accurately
- Conduct regular rounds to monitor the health and safety of students
- Maintain open communication with dorm supervisors and staff to address health and safety concerns
- Coordinate with dorm staff on security or maintenance issues
- Maintain current RN licensure and CPR for Healthcare Providers Certification
- Perform other delegated tasks as needed
Rn Requirements And Qualifications
- BSN Degree and RN License
- CPR Certification
- Preferred experience working in a school setting or with pediatric patients
- Pediatric Nursing Experience
- Knowledge of Sign Language (preferred but not required)
- Excellent Communication and Organization Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
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