School Nurse AMS West

Hendricks Regional Health•Avon, IN

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About The Position

The School Nurse provides the fullest educational opportunity for each student by minimizing illness-related absences and creating a climate of health and well-being. The role strengthens the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning, promoting student well-being, and providing or enhancing quality medical and health education experiences. The nurse may direct non-licensed and/or licensed practical nurses as assigned. The position provides triage, treatment, and first aid for ill or injured students; develops Individualized Healthcare Plans when warranted; maintains accurate records and ensures applicable health standards and protocols are followed. The nurse communicates and collaborates with students, parents, school staff, physicians, and administrators, while protecting privacy and confidentiality. The role also provides student, parent, and school-personnel education and maintains professional competency through ongoing learning and practice.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
One to two years of experience in a health field relating to school-age children and/or previous school-nursing experience.
Current active Registered Nurse licensure by the Indiana State Board of Nurses’ Registration and Nursing Education.
BLS certification.
Computer skills.
Obtain and maintain area-specific required education, which may be completed after hire.
Maintain competency through routine substituting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred; the posting also states it may be required within five years of hire.

Responsibilities

Use supplies and equipment efficiently, reduce waste, complete duties in a timely manner, and manage and document scheduled hours according to established practices.
Attend scheduled education and complete required documentation.
Provide triage, treatment, and first aid for ill or injured students and support quality medical and health education experiences.
Interpret, implement, and document quality measures in accordance with Indiana State Board of Health standards, and remain current with policy changes and standards of care.
Use critical thinking, multitask, delegate appropriately, and streamline processes with attention to the student experience.
Create Individualized Healthcare Plans when warranted by student health needs.
Communicate effectively and non-judgmentally with students, school staff, and parents in practice and conferences.
Protect privacy and confidentiality, including through professional use of personal electronic devices in care areas.
Address students' specific healthcare needs and remove or modify health-related barriers to learning.
Follow safety practices, including universal precautions, fall prevention, safe mobilization and body mechanics, and appropriate use of vital signs in health assessments.
Administer medications safely, use two patient identifiers for procedures, and maintain accurate and complete records.
Maintain knowledge of current pharmacology.
Provide student and parent education when indicated, and ensure mandated immunizations and testing are completed and documented annually.
Share student-health information and training with school personnel who have a legitimate educational interest, as permitted by regulation.
Implement protocols approved by the medical director based on identified criteria.
Maintain competency by substituting on a routine basis and demonstrate leadership and exemplary conduct as a role model and resource for school staff.
Participate in AIM high and/or professional organization activities and/or serve as an active council member.
Attend conferences, in-services, webinars, and seminars, and read articles related to school or public health.
Meet customer-service standards, address ethical issues, and demonstrate HRH's nursing mission, vision, values, and philosophy.
Build positive relations with students, parents, visitors, coworkers, physicians, school principals, and administrative personnel.
Provide holistic, competent care to students of all age groups and diverse populations.
Foster relationships with future healthcare students and education programs.
Maintain a professional, quiet patient environment.
Perform clinical procedures within the scope of licensure and under a physician's order or protocol.
Provide direction to non-licensed and/or licensed practical nurses as assigned.