Float School Nurse RN-Full-Time During School Year

Hendricks Regional Health • Brownsburg, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Float School Nurse RN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to students, minimizing absence due to illness, and promoting a healthy school environment. This role involves strengthening the educational process by addressing health-related barriers to learning and providing optimal well-being experiences. The nurse will also provide direction to licensed practical nurses and support school nursing departments by floating to different schools as needed for short or long-term assignments. The position focuses on delivering quality medical and health educational experiences, managing fiscal responsibilities efficiently, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with an Associate in Nursing Degree.
• BLS required.
• Computer skills required.
• Current licensure by the Indiana State Board of Nurses’ Registration and Nursing Education as an active Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred or required with 5 years of hire date.
• Minimum of two years' experience in health field relating to school age children and/or previous experience in school nursing preferred.
• Area specific required education may be obtained upon hire and is to be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality triage, treatment, or first aid for students who are ill or injured.
• Interpret, implement, and document quality measures per Indiana State Board of Health specific standards.
• Create Individualized Healthcare Plans when student health warrants.
• Demonstrate excellent communication with students, school staff, and parents.
• Practice safety measures in accordance with universal precautions, including fall prevention and proper body mechanics.
• Practice safe medication administration and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain knowledge of current pharmacology.
• Provide student and parent education when indicated, and ensure mandated immunizations/testing are complete and documented annually.
• Disseminate information and training specific to student health to school personnel.
• Implement established protocols as approved by the medical director.
• Maintain competency by subbing on a routine basis.
• Demonstrate leadership and exemplary behavior as an adult role model and resource for school staff.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Meet identified customer service standards and understand HRH’s nursing mission, vision, values, and philosophy.
• Exhibit excellent guest relations and promote collegial relationships with school personnel.
• Provide holistic, competent care to students of all age groups and diverse populations.
• Foster relationships with future healthcare students and education programs.
• Perform clinical procedures under the scope of license with MD order or protocol.
• Support school nursing departments by floating to different schools or events for either short- or long-term need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree