School Nurse (RN)- Southern MD

Kennedy Krieger Institute•California, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Kennedy Krieger School Programs offer services to children aged 5-21 with learning challenges. The programs focus on developing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills in an environment that recognizes and utilizes each child's individual strengths. This position is for a School Nurse (RN) who will work during the school year and potentially during the summer.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
BSN or enrolled in a BSN program to be completed within 2 ½ years of hiring date.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical/pediatric experience required.
Minimum of one year of school health experience required.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.
Current CPR certification that included hands on skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a cumulative health record on each student.
Develop individualized health care plans, emergency action plans, and bus plans as needed for students with special health concerns.
Administer medications.
Administer first aid and treats illnesses.
Assure that all students are in compliance with the Maryland state law for immunizations.
Maintain and organize medical equipment and supplies for the school health suite.
Assist with and/or provides annual hearing and vision screenings.
Monitor height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure of designated students.
Serve as a liaison between family, school personnel, and health care providers.
Participate in pre-admission and Annual Team Meeting or Annual Individual Education Plan Meeting review for students with identified health needs.
Participates on a nursing committee (attends 75% of meetings, or routinely completes an assigned task for the committee, or may serve as a co-chair).

Benefits

$10,500/year tuition advancement /reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)
50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32,000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
Recently increased differentials
Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500)
Bonus incentive for a masters degree
Bonus incentive for nursing certification
Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR)
Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
401K Automatic 3% employer-funded “base contribution” with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service
Sick accrual upon first day of work
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account)
$2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $ 600 for each child age 7-10
Progressive Career Ladder with salary increase
Program to earn free CEUs
Free secure and monitored parking