Registered Nurse - FL School Nurse - Polk County

Healthcare Equity Solutions • Davenport, FL

393d • $62,400 - $83,200

About The Position

The Registered Nurse position in Polk County is responsible for providing healthcare management, physical assessment, care, and treatment for minor injuries to students enrolled in K-12 schools. The role involves addressing medical emergencies, maintaining health records, and facilitating communication between students, parents, and healthcare professionals. This full-time position requires on-site work from Monday to Friday, focusing on continuous quality improvement in healthcare delivery within the school environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Nursing.
• Bachelor degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Nursing license.
• Hold BLS, First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience working with children in a hospital and/or school and community-health nursing.
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency including basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database software skills.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to assist students in carrying out specialized therapeutic or physical care plans.
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance standards and HIPAA laws of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in critical and intensive care nursing.
• Familiarity with school health policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and district rules and regulations related to nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assists in meeting the health needs of the general school population and students with specific health conditions.
• Provides direct care utilizing professional assessment skills and established school health policies.
• Charts and maintains accurate records of activities performed, including medications dispensed and nursing notes.
• Initiates and maintains accurate student health records and individualized healthcare plans.
• Establishes effective procedures for mandatory screening programs and submits required reports.
• Communicates with parents regarding individual students and serves as a liaison between school personnel and healthcare professionals.
• Provides supervision supporting behavior management programs and participates in conflict resolution meetings.
• Contributes to campus communications regarding health issues and attends ARD meetings for students with health needs.
• Develops and implements Individual Health Plans for medically fragile students.
• Collaborates with district personnel regarding health-related IEP goals and services.
• Educates faculty and staff on health-related topics as needed.
• Ensures safe and sanitary conditions of the school clinic and stocks supplies as necessary.
• Provides consultation to campus administration in crisis/emergency situations.
• Prepares and dispenses medications to students according to physician orders and schedules.
• Participates in staff development to maintain professional nursing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $30 to $40.
• Full-time employment with a consistent schedule from Monday to Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED