School Nurse

School Registered Nurse

School Nurses shall provide professional nursing services to students in one or multiple assigned Schools to strengthen the educational process thereby improving and protecting the health status of students. School nurses shall have proficient computer skills and utilize the school’s electronic health record to document all health services and screenings rendered to students in the health room. Professional nursing services shall be provided on a regular and on-going basis for students as an integral part of the educational program.

School nurses shall be responsible for the following:

• Providing nursing care using the nursing standards of care and processes by utilizing expertise and oversight in the prevention of illness and injury, health assessment, and health screenings.
• Providing expertise in triage and nursing assessment of chronically and acutely ill/ injured students.
• Provide care to students who need medical treatments and medication by adhering to procedures and as prescribed by the student health care providers.
• Preparation and administration of a plan of care for students with chronic health conditions.
• Possess extensive knowledge of clinical health emergency protocols.
• Teaching students with acute and chronic health conditions to appropriately manage their health conditions, in coordination with their parent/caregiver and/or authorized family member.
• Using evidence-based clinical practice using established school health protocols, practices, administrative procedures.
• Conducting state-mandated screenings.
• Provide a supportive environment while rendering appropriate nursing care.
• Adhere to all DHMH, MSDE, and Board of Education health laws and policies and regulations.
• Provide instructional support services to include participation in plan meetings, School team meetings, classroom observations and conferences with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers.

Work Schedule

• Full-time school nurses are assigned to a school for 40 hours per week when school is in session. Nurses work eight and one-half (8.5) hours per day with a 30-minute duty-free lunch (non-paid).
• Part-time school agency nurses are required to work a minimum of two (2) days per week and will be assigned based on PGCPS daily needs. Full-time nurses are preferred and thus part-time nurses may be replaced at any given time.
• Should an assigned nurse not be able to fulfill a work schedule, the School's Health Services Department and assigned school must be notified.

Nurse's Eligibility and Qualifications

Documentation eligibility and qualifications shall be evidenced as follows:

• All nurses shall be currently licensed by the State of Maryland Board of Nursing or licensed in a compact state.
• All nurses shall be CPR/ First Aid AED Certified.
• All nurses (RN and/or LPN) must provide a copy of a current Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation AED Card (CPR). Proof of these items will be required prior to orientation.
• All nurses shall provide proof of their years of experience (i.e. resume) and fingerprinting receipt for each Nurse.
• Nurses selected for school-based nurse assignments must possess critical thinking, organizational, triage skills, and be able to manage a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• All nurses should possess excellent communication skills. It is essential that nurses be able to convey information to students, school staff, and parents that is clear, accurate, and concise.
• All school nurses must have proficient computer skills. Nurses must know how to use a computer, navigate the Microsoft Office program, and obtain and send emails with attachments. All nursing documentation shall be in the student’s electronic health record.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $38.00 - $41.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Physical Setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $41