School Nurse-Ridge​/Ruxton Elementary School

Job Description

Delivers a comprehensive school health services program for all Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) students. Leads the school's health services program. Collaborates with others in the school to ensure that health services are coordinated and integrated with the school program. Provides health consultation to the principal and health services to employees for acute illness and injuries. Performs other duties as assigned.

Delivers a comprehensive school health services program for all Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) students. Leads the school's health services program. Collaborates with others in the school to ensure that health services are coordinated and integrated with the school program. Provides health consultation to the principal and health services to employees for acute illness and injuries. Performs other duties as assigned.

Ridge Ruxton School is looking for a school nurse who has a heart for students with significant disabilities and will help them reach their full potential in communication and independence in an environment that respects their dignity and values their self-worth. There are three school nurses and one health assistant to support health needs at Ridge Ruxton. The school serves approximately 103 students and is located in Towson.

• Manages the school health services program, including delegation and oversight of certified nursing assistants and other school staff involved in providing health services to students.
• Administers first aid for injury and illness. Administers medications and health care treatments.
• Identifies health barriers to student achievement and works with school staff and families to remediate those barriers. Assists the principal and staff to improve student attendance and achievement.
• Provides and coordinates health care interventions, including emergency responses.
• Develops a plan of care for students with chronic health conditions.
• Assesses the health needs of the school community.
• Coordinates health matters between the health care provider, family, and the school.
• Conducts, coordinates, and follows-up health screening programs.
• Maintains school health records, including ensuring compliance with state health mandates for school attendance.
• Monitors the spread of communicable diseases. Develops and implements strategies to control the spread of communicable diseases.
• Promotes a safe and orderly school environment.
• Provides health counseling and health education to optimize students' ability to make healthy choices, manage chronic health conditions and prepare them to make informed healthcare decisions.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in nursing.

Two years of professional nursing experience.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. Candidate(s) will be required to complete the bachelor’s degree in nursing within five years of employment.

Possession of a valid license to practice registered nursing (RN), issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required.

Possession of current CPR certification.

• Knowledge of the nursing process.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology and nursing management of common acute and chronic health conditions of the school population.
• Knowledge of the tools, instruments, and equipment used in nursing.
• Knowledge of current health issues and trends.
• Skill in the provision of a variety of nursing care services.
• Skill in the monitoring and assessment of patients' health care needs and services.
• Skill in the preparation and maintenance of records.
• Skill in verbal and written communication, including interdisciplinary and multicultural communication.
• Skill in the use of computers and word processing, database, patient care documentation, and spreadsheet software packages.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, and BCPS supervisors and administrators.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and records.
• Ability to apply the nursing process in the community setting.

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