Direct Care Nurse

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Direct Care Nurse provides skilled, one-to-one nursing care during the school day to a student with special health care needs. Care may include assessments, feedings, respiratory system management, medication administration, and support with activities of daily living. The role delivers care consistent with Iowa Board of Nursing and DMPS standards and requires clinical documentation, collaboration with the student’s support team, and monitoring and reporting changes in the student’s condition.

This is a full-time, exempt position in Student & Family Services, with a 195- or 199-day contract and a 7.75-hour workday. The position works mostly indoors. Candidates offered a position must pass criminal background and child and adult abuse registry checks. Depending on the position, additional checks or tests may be required.

Requirements

• Iowa Registered Nurse license.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field.
• Statement of Professional Recognition through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
• Experience in pediatric nursing or public health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, skilled nursing care to a student with special health care needs on a one-to-one basis during the school day.
• Deliver quality care consistent with Iowa Board of Nursing and DMPS standards, using critical thinking skills.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments.
• Provide basic tracheostomy care, tracheostomy suctioning, and tracheostomy emergency procedures.
• Prepare and assist students with meals.
• Attend to students’ personal hygiene needs.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Collaborate as needed with the student’s team, including teachers, school staff, the building nurse, family, and providers.
• Monitor students’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to designated parties.
• As needed, transport the student and/or supervise the student during transportation.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and time-entry documentation, including Medicaid billing documentation.
• Train and orient new staff as assigned.
• Attend work promptly and regularly, maintain confidentiality, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed