School Nurse - Huegel - 0.5 FTE - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District•Madison, WI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic School Nurse for Huegel Elementary. This position is 0.5 FTE for the 26-27 school year. MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, with a vision to ensure every school is a thriving school that prepares every student for college, career, and community. The school nurse is a core member of the school’s integrated pupil services team, working collaboratively to support student learning and development. The role involves advocating for educational equity, promoting the healthy development of the whole-child, and leading systemic change within the school community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a university or college school of nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
Current valid license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin per Chapter 441, Wisconsin Statutes, and Section N2.04 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction (DPI) Nurse license must be obtained within 3 years of employment.
Current CPR/AED certification.
Basic Emergency Care Course - must complete within 6 months of employment or have completed within 3 years prior to employment.
Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work towards improving one's own cultural competence (i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas).

Nice To Haves

Previous school nurse experience.
2 to 3 years experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
Master’s prepared pediatric or family nurse practitioner with appropriate certification.
Master’s degree in nursing or other related field.
National School Nurse Certification.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of school-based health policies and procedures.
Leadership and active participation on the Student Support and Intervention Team (SSIT).
Participate on the School-based Leadership Team (SBLT).
Develop Individualized Care Plans (IHP) and monitor interventions and outcomes.
Develop Emergency Health Plans (EHP) for school staff to inform critical response and outline emergency procedures for students with life-threatening health conditions.
Provide training and monitor the quality and safety of nursing interventions (including medication administration) delegated to non-nurse school staff.
Serve as an active participation on Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 teams.
Educate school staff about implications of chronic illness as it relates to school and academic success.
Promote optimal attendance and engagement of students with chronic health conditions.
Plan and implement systems for the safe and meaningful transitions of students with IHPs and EHPs between environments.
Partner with families to coordinate primary and specialty care.
Consult with and refer to community partners to assure safe and continued health care of students.
Facilitate enrollment in BadgerCare for eligible students.
Enroll eligible students in Primary Access for Kids.
Provide formal classroom instruction (i.e. human growth and development).
Provide informal instruction during health office visits with students and families, including self-advocacy skills and health care literacy.
Implement health promotion activities targeted to school-wide audiences.
Provide group interventions consistent with tier 2 practices.
In consultation with building principal, monitor environmental safety (i.e. playground, air quality, communicable disease and other potential hazards).
Participate in school planning for prevention and management of school violence, alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, and bullying.
Ensure student compliance with Wisconsin immunization requirements.
Monitor and manage episodes of building-based communicable disease, in accordance with MMSD health services guidelines.
Plan, implement, and provide student follow-up for health screening programs at specified grades (vision, hearing, dental, mental health).
Serve as a member of the school crisis response team.
Respond to all health emergencies in the school setting.
Participate in school planning for emergency preparedness.
Collaborate with other school team members to develop evacuation plans for students with mobility needs or other factors that require individual accommodations.
Team with other student services staff on violence risk assessments (VRA) and suicide risk assessments (SRA).
Provide emergency treatment for anaphylaxis and severe asthma episode.
Direct the provision of care by nurse assistant.
Provide care for injuries and acute health concerns.