School Nurse (RN)

Kennedy Krieger Institute•Baltimore, MD

9d•$34 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse works across Fairmount Lower/Middle School, Greenspring High School, Powder Mill School, Southern MD School, and the Columbia clinic. Kennedy Krieger School Programs serve students ages 5–21 with learning challenges, providing instruction focused on academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development in an environment that recognizes individual strengths. During the school year, the role is scheduled for 32 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with hours listed as 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 7:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m. During the summer, the role is scheduled for 30 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with hours listed as 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 7:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Hold a BSN or be enrolled in a BSN program to be completed within 2½ years of the hiring date.
Have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
Hold an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.
Hold current CPR certification that includes hands-on skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a cumulative health record for 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 treat illnesses.
Ensure that all students comply with Maryland state immunization law.
Maintain and organize medical equipment and supplies for the school health suite.
Assist with or provide annual hearing and vision screenings.
Monitor height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure for designated students.
Serve as a liaison among families, school personnel, and health care providers.
Participate in pre-admission and annual team or Individual Education Plan meeting reviews for students with identified health needs.
Participate on a nursing committee by attending 75% of meetings, routinely completing an assigned committee task, or serving as a co-chair.

Benefits

$10,500 per year in tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergraduate or graduate degrees, prorated for employees working 16–39 hours per week.
A 50% college tuition grant for eligible dependents, up to $32,000 per year, for eligible employees budgeted 30–40 hours per week with at least 5 years of service.
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 master's degree.
Bonus incentive for nursing certification.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the month after attending HR.
Enhanced mental health benefits.
401(k) automatic 3% employer-funded base contribution, with an additional 1.5%–3% based on years of service.
Sick leave accrual beginning on the first day of work.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
$2,000 for each eligible child through age 6 and $600 for each child age 7–10.
Progressive career ladder with salary increase.
Program to earn free CEUs.
Free secure and monitored parking.