Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Requisition No: 870045 | Agency:
Department of Health |

Working Title:

REGISTERED NURSE | Position Number:  | Salary: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 annually.

This is a professional nurse providing school health services. This position will assist with the planning, organizing, implementing and coordination of school health services in all school sites. The nurse shall serve as a team leader and manage problems that may arise at assigned school sites, working under the general supervision of the Nursing Program Specialist/Coordinator (NPSC), Executive Community Health Nursing Director (ECHND), and CHD Administrator.

• Conducts a school health program in a geographically assigned area removed from direct supervision.
• Performs nursing assessments/health appraisals to identify existing and/or potential health problems. Identifies communicable diseases and reports to appropriate agencies. Provides referral with follow-up for any health problems identified through nursing assessments, health appraisals/screenings, including home visits when appropriate.
• Provides complex medical procedures and/or training for special needs children/caregivers such as catheterization, tube feedings, etc. Also assists with bowel and bladder training as needed. Creates and initiates care plans for students with special needs and with disease processes such as diabetes, ADHD, etc.
• Supervises screening programs to include but not limited to vision, hearing, dental, nutrition, communicable disease, growth and development, and hypertension.
• Responsible for training volunteers and Health Support Aides and Technicians in correct usage of Audio/Visual equipment, screening techniques, medication training and updates and other training deemed necessary by the NPSC.
• Responsible for providing counseling and coordinating health education information, programs/in-services for students, school personnel, parents, and community.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining updated pertinent health data on student health records, reviewing health records for identification of health problems which may be preventable, communicable, treatable, or may interfere with growth and development or educational achievement.
• Monitor immunization status of students as required by Florida Law.
• Maintain the school clinic in a professional manner and keep inventory of nursing supplies and equipment.
• Assist Healthy Start Coordinator & T.A.P. Coordinator in identifying pregnant teens and referring them to appropriate services.
• Responsible for planning and implementation of Health Fair(s) at middle school(s) as requested by NPSC.
• Serve as backup Information Custodian for School Health assigned responsibility for maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules and regulations, and DOH policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, staff development, and continuing education programs. Will participate in school Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting as requested by school district staff and/or NPSC. Will participate in Safety Committee meetings at schools assigned.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse, FS 464.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• CPR certification.

Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:
To be the Healthy State in the Nation.

Values:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration:

We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect. Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers &…