School Based Health Services Nurse

Ascension DePaul Services•New Orleans, LA

24d

About The Position

The School Based Health Services Nurse provides professional medical treatment to students at the Edna Karr High School DePaul Community Health Center Clinic and other school clinics as needed. The nurse supports early detection of physical problems, health evaluations and care plans, disease prevention, health education, immunization programs, and student health screenings and assessments. The role includes interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, documenting information in the Electronic Medical Record, performing selected clinical and laboratory duties, reporting abnormal results to the primary care provider according to protocol, and assisting with prior authorizations and medication refills when directed. The nurse prepares and maintains examination and procedure rooms, monitors supplies, and helps keep instruments and the clinical environment clean and orderly. The nurse prepares patients for visits by taking vital signs, completing Health Risk Appraisals, performing in-house labs, checking chart accuracy, ensuring test results and consultant reports are scanned into the Electronic Medical Record, reviewing provider orders, administering medications, and performing and documenting treatments. The nurse also assists behavioral health providers, consultants, patients, teachers, and students as needed. The position requires use of standard and needlestick precautions, adherence to health center policies and supervisory decisions, participation in continuing education and safety programs, and appropriate communication through established channels. The nurse is expected to maintain professional conduct, attendance, confidentiality, and knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities; attend staff meetings and retreats; and perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of community agencies and school district policies and procedures is also identified.

Requirements

Registered nurse (RN) certification required.
Current nursing license required.
Ability to work with accepted nursing and medical standards.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Experience and desire to work in a holistic health care environment serving the under-insured and uninsured.
Time-management skills and ability to set priorities.

Nice To Haves

BSN from an accredited college or university preferred.
Three to five years of experience working in a school setting.

Responsibilities

Provide professional medical treatment to students at the Edna Karr High School DePaul Community Health Center Clinic and other school clinics as needed.
Support early detection of physical problems, health evaluations and plans, and disease prevention.
Assist with health education and immunization programs.
Maintain clinical records and document patient information in the Electronic Medical Record.
Coordinate vision, hearing, and orthopedic screenings and health assessments.
Assist teachers in providing health and nutrition education to students.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, perform selected clinical and laboratory duties, and report abnormal results to the primary care provider according to protocol.
Assist with prior authorizations and medical refills when directed.
Prepare examination and procedure rooms, maintain clean and orderly medical equipment, and monitor supplies.
Prepare assigned patients for visits by taking vital signs, completing Health Risk Appraisals, performing in-house labs, reviewing charts and provider orders, and ensuring diagnostic results and consultant reports are scanned into the Electronic Medical Record.
Administer medications and perform treatments, including breathing treatments, and accurately document treatment outcomes or interventions.
Assist behavioral health providers, consultants, and patients as needed.
Maintain a clean and orderly environment and clean medical instruments according to the Lab and General Safety Manual.
Use standard precautions and needlestick precautions with patients, specimens, and equipment.
Support health center policies, procedures, and supervisory decisions; accept supervision and feedback; and participate in continuing education as directed.
Use established communication channels and lines of authority; apply the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of DCHC and Ascension Health.
Maintain professional demeanor, work attire, and appearance.
Assist with incident and untoward-event documentation and participate in safety, disaster, and fire-delay programs.
Maintain acceptable attendance, provide appropriate justification for absences and tardiness, and document overtime with justification.
Attend DCHC general staff meetings, department meetings, and annual retreats.
Understand and uphold patient rights and responsibilities and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Perform other related duties as assigned.