REGISTERED NURSE - 64002420

State of Florida • BONIFAY, FL

3d • $1,474 - $1,631 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a professional nurse providing school health services and will work 32.5 hours per week. This position will assist with the planning, organizing, implementing and coordination of school health services in all school sites. This person shall serve as a team leader and manage problems that may arise at assigned school sites. Works under the general supervision of the Nursing Program Specialist/Coordinator (NPSC), Executive Community Health Nursing Director (ECHND), and CHD Administrator.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse, FS 464
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Conducts a school health program in a geographically assigned area removed from direct supervision.
• Performs nursing assessments/health appraisals to identify existing and/or potential health problems. Identify communicable diseases and report to appropriate agencies. Provides referral with follow-up for any health problems identified through nursing assessments, health appraisals/screenings, including home visits when appropriate.
• Provides complex medical procedures and/or training for special needs children/caregivers such as catheterization, tube feedings, etc. Also assists with bowel and bladder training as needed. Creates and initiates care plans for students with special needs and with disease processes such as diabetes, ADHD, etc.
• Supervises screening programs to include but not limited to vision, hearing, dental, nutrition, communicable disease, growth and development, and hypertension.
• Responsible for training volunteers and Health Support Aides and Technicians in correct usage of Audio/Visual equipment, screening techniques, medication training and updates and other training deemed necessary by the NPSC.
• Responsible for providing counseling and coordinating health education information, programs/in-services for students, school personnel, parents, and community.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining updated pertinent health data on student health records, reviewing health records for identification of health problems which may be preventable, communicable, treatable, or may interfere with growth and development or educational achievement.
• Monitor immunization status of students as required by Florida Law.
• Maintain the school clinic in a professional manner and keep inventory of nursing supplies and equipment.
• Assists Healthy Start Coordinator & T.A.P. Coordinator in identifying pregnant teens and referring them to appropriate services.
• Responsible for planning and implementation of Health Fair(s) at middle school(s) as requested by NPSC.
• Serves as backup Information Custodian for School Health assigned responsibility for maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, and DOH policies.
• Participates in staff meetings, staff development, and continuing education programs. Will participate in school Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting as requested by school district staff and/or NPSC. Will participate in Safety Committee meetings at schools assigned.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level