School Registered Nurse Ambulatory (RN) - Franklin Township Community Schools

Community Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Registered Nurse Ambulatory provides health services to facilitate optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development for students within the schools. Cares for students with chronic health issues and helps identify health needs during the course of the school day. Provides health education, medication management, emotional support and referral to higher levels of care based on student needs. Supports the education process by working to assure the health of the students. Promotes healthy habits and overall health to strengthen maximum learning. The school nurse position is located on the south side in Indianapolis, Indiana with Franklin Township Community School Corporation. The school nurse will support New Bethel Elementary School.

Requirements

• Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• One year or more of nursing experience required.
• Two years of experience working with pediatric patients required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent team skills.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Accountable.
• Self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Provides health services to facilitate optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development for students
• Cares for students with chronic health issues and helps identify health needs
• Provides health education, medication management, emotional support and referral to higher levels of care based on student needs
• Supports the education process by working to assure the health of the students
• Promotes healthy habits and overall health to strengthen maximum learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees