School Nurse

MJ Care, Inc.-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Milwaukee, WI
101-250 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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SUMMARY OF POSITION Improve student's health in the educational setting by performance of physical and developmental assessments and manage common paediatric illnesses. These services enhance student's attendance in school and assist families to meet their health care needs.

  • Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the school health program.
  • Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services. Directs nursing management of health/illness needs of individuals during the school day.
  • Maintains security of school health supplies.
  • Instructs students in health education according to the state curriculum (K-12).
  • Serves as a resource person on health issues.
  • Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers.
  • Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.
  • Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department.
  • Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program.
  • Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.
  • Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required.
  • Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
  • Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.
  • Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
  • Adheres to and supports the mission of MJ Care, Inc.
  • Understands, adheres to, and upholds the values of MJ Care, Inc.
  • Understands, adheres to, and upholds the Code of Conduct for MJ Care, Inc.
  • Promotes continuous process improvements.
  • Delivers service aligned with department guiding principles.
  • Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of information and records at all times.
  • Displays commitment to continuous learning, including own professional development as well as sharing information and learning with other team members.
  • Safely transport and transfer student as necessary, with or without assistance, following proper policy/procedure.
  • In case of emergency/disaster, safely transport person by stairs to evacuate per disaster policies.
  • Maintains compliance with TB, and flu and COVID vaccine requirements for MJ Care and assigned school.
  • Protects access of Personal Health Information specific to the patients assigned to them for the purposes of screenings, consultations, evaluations, mandatory site-specific meetings, chart audits, payment and health care operations and therapy.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited school
  • Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
  • CPR certification or the ability to obtain it
  • 1+ year of experience preferred
  • Considerable knowledge of medical disorders, treatments, and child growth and development.
  • Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
  • Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
  • Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
  • Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
  • Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.
  • Ability to develop and maintain health records on students and positive working relationships.
  • Follow infection control policy and practices of both MJ Care and assigned school.
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and billing software. Ability to accurately and efficiently use electronic medical records system.
  • Strong communication skills including concentration, ability to learn, and good listening.
  • Accurate problem solving, organization, attention to detail, and math skills.
  • Ability to interact in a personal and professional manner with at all levels with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
  • Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
  • Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations and provide adequate assistance.
  • Valid driver's license in the state you reside, acceptable driving record, reliable vehicle, and proof of valid auto insurance per state requirements.
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