Registered Nurse, School Health

Broward County Public Schools•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, School Health maintains and/or improves students’ health so they can benefit fully from their educational experiences, and promotes optimal health status and lifestyles through the joint efforts of home, school, and community. The nurse applies nursing theory and current techniques in school-based decision-making and establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program in accordance with Florida nursing regulations and School Board policies. The role includes coordinating student health care, developing individualized health plans, and working with school staff, students, families, and health care providers. The complete job description is available through Broward County Public Schools using Job Code JJ-049.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
At least two years of clinical nursing experience in medical-surgical, pediatrics, or a similar nursing specialty.
Current Registered Nurse license from the Florida State Board of Nursing, in good standing.
Valid CPR or BLS certification maintained according to American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards.
Successful completion of job-related tests: Medication (85%) and Universal Precautions (100%).
Access to reliable transportation.
Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties.
Apply nursing theory and current techniques to decision-making in the school setting, and share relevant health and wellness information with peers, students, families, staff, professionals, and the community.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program consistent with applicable Florida regulations and School Board policies.
Consult with school administration to establish, review, and revise procedures for a school health program that complies with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
Assist in training, supervising, and evaluating paraprofessionals, determining orientation and supervision needs in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and other legal considerations.
Provide in-service programs for school personnel on health-related issues.
Establish processes to identify students at risk for physical and psychosocial problems, communicate student health needs to school personnel, and arrange follow-up for referrals.
Complete written reports to support continuity and accountability of the program.
Develop individualized student health plans using the nursing process, including systematic collection of health, developmental, social, screening, physical, emotional, performance, and goal-related information.
Collect relevant data from students, families, school personnel, and health care professionals.
Use information about students’ health and educational status to determine nursing diagnoses; coordinate care with other providers and school personnel, avoid duplication, and identify relationships between health and learning.
Develop nursing care plans with specific goals and interventions tailored to student needs.
Implement nursing actions guided by care plans to promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness, and support rehabilitation.
Coordinate student health care with school staff, students, principals, parents, and health care providers, particularly for students with chronic health conditions.