ESY School Nurse (BSN/RN)

South Burlington School District • South Burlington, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

During the Extended School Year (ESY), this role assesses the needs of students requiring the services of a registered nurse. The nurse prepares health care plans, supervises the implementation of required health care procedures, and administers medication according to established protocols. This position provides health services to students and maintains student records for all such services, as well as health-related programs to students and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Completion of educational orientation program through the Vermont Agency of Education.
• Experience with special needs students.
• A current, unencumbered Vermont RN license.
• Current certificates in CPR Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid.
• Four years of clinical nursing experience beyond nursing education.
• Valid Vermont Teaching License with appropriate school nurse endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• A year or more experience in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a School Nurse during the Extended School Year.
• Organizes, administers, educates and manages school health services in compliance with State and Federal laws as well as district policies and procedures and is consistent with the Standard of Practice: School Health Services Manual and other established practices.
• Assesses and attends to student health complaints as needed.
• Ensures that the parent/guardian is notified in the event of illness or injury, according to district protocols.
• Provides health counseling to students, parents/guardians, and school personnel.
• Develops individualized health plans for students requiring health care intervention during school activities.
• Plans and coordinates communicable disease control procedures advice regarding school exclusion and re-admittance of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Provides content expertise, training, and mandated screening programs for students and staff.
• Serves as a liaison for healthcare providers, parents/guardians, and staff on health needs of students.
• Maintains appropriate and necessary health records on: student immunizations and medication use; screenings; daily logs; and annual reports.
• Consults with parents/guardians, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on student health matters.
• Participates in parent meetings and may case manage 504 plans, as appropriate.
• Administers medication and treatment prescribed by physicians and administers non-prescription medication, as requested by parents/guardians.
• Ensures follow-up of physician orders for appropriate students.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Administers first aid in accordance with established procedures.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental coverage
• sick time
• professional time
• other leaves
• retirement plan (VT State Teachers Retirement for educators, 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district for other staff)
• professional development opportunities
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level