OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64937244

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This nursing position is responsible for specialized school health services at assigned schools and requires independent problem-solving using nursing judgement and skills within parameters established by law and policy. The position acts as a liaison between Leon County Health Department (LCHD), the school, the student, the parent/guardian, and the medical community. The position is supervised by a School Health Nursing Director.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to participate in the planning and implementing of treatment for patients.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical or emotional problems.
• Ability to observe patients’ reactions to medications.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Registered Professional Nursing License: Florida Statute 464
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote case management for students' medical management plans, ensuring physicians' orders are followed as directed by health aides and school staff.
• Review various logs (medication, daily, and individual) for accuracy and timeliness.
• Review all care provided by health aides, to ensure that established plans are followed, and to assess medical data to make any recommendations for changes to the student’s medical provider.
• Provide individual, child-specific training and field trip training to district staff, including Level II diabetic care and medication administration.
• Teach health classes in growth & development, hygiene, dental care, sun safety, nutrition, and other health topics as requested.
• Assist in developing and implementing program planning and services, curriculum changes to in-service classes, and evaluation techniques for same.
• Speak and present as requested at parent teacher organization and staff meetings on requested health topics.
• Conduct annual health screenings each school year at elementary, middle, and charter schools.
• Document notifications to school officials and efforts to notify parents/guardians of screening failures identified.
• Train and supervise volunteer and district employees, as assigned, to complete tasks.
• Obtain care in the case of homelessness.
• Make referrals for appropriate care to meet requirements, and/or provide assistance to social work managers for students requiring further referrals.
• Develop and implement individual health care plans.
• Serve as the health expert for child study team, individualized education program (IEP) development, and 504 plans.
• Act as liaison for Department of Health (DOH) in Leon, the school, the student, the parent/guardian, and the medical community.
• Ensure subordinates accurately inventory all medications in the clinic on a monthly basis, through direct observation, one-on-one meetings, and audits.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, maintenance, storage, and usage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed