Float Nurse Pool

Position: Float Nurse Candidate Pool
ABOUT USThe Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024
-2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the

Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely .Job Posting End Date:

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DESCRIPTION The Float Nurse (10-Month) works in a collaborative relationship with the health services coordinator/supervisor, school nurse/cluster nurse, health assistants, and school administration under the direction of the health services coordinator/supervisor. The Float Nurse (10-Month) practices school nursing in accordance with the State of Maryland Nurse Practice Act and professional standards of nursing practice .MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy .

Education:

A diploma from an accredited school of nursing OR An Associate of Arts degree in Nursing from an accredited school.

Certification/Licensure:

An active license to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland.

Current CPR and First Aid certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Two (2) years pediatric or community health experience .Experience working with Special Education students .Basic understanding of the physiological and psychological aspects of normal and abnormal development .Ability to independently perform nursing treatments specifically related to students with complex medical needs .Ability to relate to children, parents, medical and educational personnel

Good leadership ability .Computer skills and experience.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Substitutes for health staff in schools for absences and vacancies .Uses the nursing process to assess student health needs and develop appropriate plans of care and school agreements.

Performs nursing assessments and tasks to address student health care needs during bus transportation and reports concerns to parents, health services and school staff.

Maintains accurate and appropriate records .Maintains health care equipment in good working order, and reports equipment problems to parents and/or health services professionals.

Administers medications and treatments to students as ordered by physicians .Delegates nursing functions to school health assistants and other unlicensed personnel in compliance with COMAR 10.27.11 and provides training to school personnel as needed .Provides basic first aid to students and staff and makes referrals for additional care when indicated .Facilitates the adjustment of students with health-related needs to the school setting .Serves

as case manager, liaison, consultant, advocate, and resource person with students, parents, school staff, related service personnel, and the community.

Orders appropriate supplies .Maintains confidential information in compliance with nursing practice, state and federal…