*School Registered Nurse*
At T
Austin Centers, we believe that EVER
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our Team as a Schoo
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rst line of care for the
ealth and well-being of our students. If you have a passion for nurturing young minds and ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment, we want to hear from you!
*About The Role*:
The primary purpose of the professional school nurse is to intensify the educational process through the enhancement of the health status of children and youth. The school nurse will carry out functions requiring nursing judgment, uses initiative based on nursing experience and has the education and the ability to maintain interdependent relationships with colleagues in health, education, and related professional fields.
*Responsibilities*:
The responsibilities of the school nurse are not limited to but include the following:
· Must have the knowledge and skills to plan a health program in cooperation with the administrator which includes the development of health curriculum, the prevention of disease, and the promotion and maintenance of pupil health.
· Participates in the Medicaid in Public School (MIPS) program as defined by the school district’s policies.
· Is responsible for conducting student health screening programs to assess physical, mental and emotional health.
· Administers medications to students upon written consent from parent/ guardian. Has responsibility to know and understand their use, action, contraindications, and side effects.
· Coordinates all health services and information between home, school, private physician, clinic and other community agencies.
· Assists teachers in planning health units by providing valid resource materials and presenting demonstrations in the classroom that are relevant to healthful living.
· Interprets and alerts the staff to school health laws, health trends and school health problems.
· Utilizes assessment skills to plan and provide first aid care for the injured and ill.
· Makes the referral for health follow-up which involves care and continued supervision and assists parents on how to use referral facilities and resources.
· Collects social/developmental history information and participates in staffing on students referred for psychological evaluation.
· Provides health counseling for students and staff to encourage and maintain optimum health practices.
· Functions as a member of the school child abuse team.
· Nurse makes appropriate referrals and follow-up with accurate notations for health records.
· Is accountable for keeping an accurate daily log, continuous health records and medical emergency cards for the welfare of the child.
· Compiles accurate monthly and yearly reports to document student encounters and nursing activities; provides results to district and state Health Services.
· Maintains professional self-growth through continuing education and support of professional organizations.
· Supervises health assistants on all campuses.
· Serves as first point of contact for on-site worker injuries, documents injuries, partners with HR on workers’ compensation protocol.
· Conduct on-site drug testing, as needed, for staff
*Requirements*:
· Must hold a current Registered Nurse License, per state requirements, which permits the practice of professional nursing in the school
· License/Certification: • Colorado Department of Education (CDE) (Preferred)
· Baccalaureate degree (B.S.), preferably in nursing, which has included public health nursing, theory and practice.
· 2-5 years experience as RN
· Experience in school nursing or public health nursing, strongly preferred.
· Able to work effectively with children and adolescents.
· Maintaining a current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Standard shift:
* Day shift
Weekly schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* Registered Nurse License (Required)
* Active Fingerprint Card (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Westminster, CO (Required)
Work Location: In person