Registered Nurse - School Year Position

State of Iowa•Council Bluffs - 51501 - Pottawattamie County, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa School for the Deaf and Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired are currently accepting applications for a Registered Nurse. This position will work independently performing a myriad of tasks including: student care, medication distribution, updating records, chart auditing, research, and collaboration on school health topics, etc. Under general supervision of the Head Registered Nurse, provides nursing care to deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired students within the health center at the Council Bluffs campus location.

Requirements

Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
Knowledge of current medications, their actions and uses.
Knowledge of quality standards, procedures and protocols.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to collect information objectively and record information accurately.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Background check required.
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients, including general physical and mental state.
Provides emergency medical care and treatment to students and staff.
Provides medical care and supervision to students who are confined to the Health Center.
Administers care to acutely ill patients.
Administers medication and treatments and notes patients’ reactions to same.
Orders and restocks medication and other medical supplies.
Coordinates with other departments on campus to ensure continuity of care for each student and to ensure that special needs of students are being met.
Communicates with parents in order to obtain information relative to each student’s medical history and also to provide follow-up information to parents.
Utilizes correct nursing procedures and promotes the comfort and safety of all patients.
Maintains various reports, records, and documentation relating to health care and medical history of students.
Educates students and staff about health care issues and serves as a resource for students and staff.
Performs a variety of cleaning and sanitation duties, including changing and laundering of towels, bed linens, students’ clothing, etc.; cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment, tabletops, and countertops; and other related duties.