School Nurse CAA

ARCHWAY PROGRAMS INC•Orlando, FL

7d•$65,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Creative Achievement Academy is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services within the classroom setting. This role involves identifying and addressing students' medical needs, collaborating with families and healthcare professionals, and maintaining accurate health records. The School Nurse will also play a key role in developing and implementing nursing care plans, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring the smooth operation of health services within the school.

Requirements

NJ DOE School Nurse Certification
CPR instructor cert
CPR Certification
RN License

Responsibilities

Supervises nursing procedures within the classroom setting as prescribed by the student’s family physician/specialists/Archway school physician.
Identifies individual students medical needs through observation/monitoring/assessment of student responses to treatment and nursing care.
Works cooperatively with parents/teachers in planning/counseling to ensure continuity of nursing care.
Collects required medical data through state mandated health screenings, health appraisals and physician evaluations.
Participates in IEP development (goals/objectives) for student nursing care plans.
Participates in designing medical strategies/nursing techniques/when needed.
Maintains contact with parents/physician/sending school district/child study team concerning student’s medical needs, physicals, need for treatment and medical appointment follow-up.
Monitors administration of medication.
Maintains accurate/complete/organized health record files.
Assists school physician/school psychiatrist as deemed necessary.
Orders/maintains medical equipment/supplies to be used for health services/classrooms/bus transportation.
Arranges teaching staff/nursing para-professionals’ in services regarding the identification of student physical/medical needs.
Coordinates nursing care with other therapeutic/recreational/education activities.
Participates in Archway child study team meetings with regard to health issues.
Attends scheduled staff meetings and participates in scheduled extracurricular events, & special projects.
Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy.
Reviews and updates standing orders annually.
Sends mandated reports to the state.
Trains staff in CPR.
Attends yearly “Handle With Care” Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training.
Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned.