RN / LPN - FL School Nurse - Osceola County

Healthcare Equity Solutions • Perry, FL

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About The Position

The RN/LPN School Nurse position in Osceola County, Florida, is responsible for providing healthcare management, physical assessments, 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. The nurse will work full-time, Monday through Friday, across various cities in Florida, ensuring the health needs of the school population are met and promoting continuous quality improvement in healthcare delivery.

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.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance standards and HIPAA laws of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in school health nursing.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and district rules, regulations, and policies related to job functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills and individualized healthcare plans.
• Chart and maintain accurate records of activities performed, including medications dispensed and incident reports.
• Initiate and maintain accurate student health records, immunization records, and medication administration records.
• Establish effective procedures for mandatory screening programs and submit required reports.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students and serve as a liaison between school personnel, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Support behavior management programs and participate in conflict resolution meetings.
• Contribute to campus communications regarding health issues and attend ARD meetings for students with health needs.
• Develop and implement Individual Health Plans for medically fragile students and evaluate outcomes of nursing care.
• Collaborate with district personnel regarding health-related IEP goals and services.
• Educate faculty and staff on health-related topics and ensure safe conditions in the school clinic.
• Provide consultation in crisis/emergency situations and prepare medications for administration.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities including CPR/AED certification and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

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