School Nurse Candidate Pool (Cluster Nurse

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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.
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prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

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Under the supervision of the Health Services Specialist, the School Nurse (Cluster Nurse) works collaboratively with School Health Assistants and school administrators. The School Nurse practices in accordance with the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and established professional standards of nursing practice. The School Nurse trains, observes, directs, supervises, evaluates, and supports school-based health assistants, and is responsible for assigning and authorizing Health Assistants to perform tasks in accordance with Health Services policies and procedures.

Nursing tasks are delegated in compliance with the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and Delegation of Nursing Function criteria. The School Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates school health services for students, families, and school staff, ensuring compliance with Health Services policies and procedures. The School Nurse also provides leadership and guidance to health assistants and school staff on health-related issues.

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.

• A Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited school.

• Active unencumbeered 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.
• One (1) year of school nursing or community health experience.
• One year of pediatric nursing experience.

• Two (2) years of pediatric or community health experience.
• Ability to independently perform treatments including suctioning, tube feedings, and administering oxygen.
• Experience working with Special Education students.
• Ability to effectively communicate and relate to children, parents, medical, and educational personnel.

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.

• Ensures the delivery of safe school health services to students and staff.
• Provides basic first aid to students and staff and makes referrals for additional care when indicated.
• Administers medications and treatments to students as ordered by the physician.
• Clarifies physician orders and writes procedures for treatment in consultation with the physician.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess student’s health needs and develop appropriate plans of care.
• Participates in the hiring of school health assistants.
• Trains, supervises, and participates in the evaluation of the school health assistant.
• Provides training, consultation and support to school staff and students regarding health problems and school health issues, and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Delegates nursing tasks to school health assistants and other unlicensed personnel in compliance with COMAR 10.27.11. Maintains accurate and appropriate records.
• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates professional staff development activities and training programs for health assistants and school staff.
• Stays current with nursing theory and practice through professional conferences and workshops.
• Serves as case manager, coordinator, and integral member of school and interdisciplinary teams coordinating information sharing as appropriate.
• Provides school-based telehealth services as appropriate
• Participates in health promotion and accident prevention activities for students, families, and staff.
• Keeps the health services specialist informed of training and staffing needs and concerns.
• Collaborates with school administrators regarding school health services issues.
• Facilitates the adjustment of students and staff with health-related needs to the school setting.
• Advises school staff of health and safety issues.
• Maintains confidential information in compliance with nursing…