School Nurse

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Meeting the highest standards of health care requires everyday leaders who encourage good health. School Nurses who don’t just administer medication, but who actively listen and assess students – looking them in the eye and letting them know that they are seen and heard and cared for. RN doesn’t just stand for Registered Nurse here – it stands for Required Nurturer. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Nursing
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Licensing Board
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association-within 90 of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Nursing
1 year experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing

Responsibilities

Assessment and treatment of health care needs, including medication administration, first Aid and emergency care, communication with parents, and referral to physicians.
Development of health plans for responding to emergencies and disasters, and confidential communication and documentation of student health information.
Provide screening and referral for health conditions; screenings include, but is not limited to, vision and hearing.
Promote health and provides education by providing information to students and groups of students; topics may include nutrition, exercise, smoking preventions and cessation, oral health, substance use and abuse, immunizations and other.
Provide leadership role for health policies and health programs for the school.
Act as liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals, and the community.