School Nurse Pool; Cluster Nurse

School Nurse (Cluster Nurse)

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• 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 practice, state and federal regulations, and school board policy.
• Serves as liaison, consultant, and resource person with students, parents, school staff, related services personnel, and the community.
• Job performance may include performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, lifting, and/or transfer up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to perform CPR on the floor.
• Maintains regular, on time attendance.
• Maintains dress code requirements as determined by the Office of Health Services.
• Monitors and reports environmental health concerns.
• Maintains current licensure in nursing and related certification as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee Safety

• The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.

Additional Requirements

• Working Hours:
  
  The duty day for this position is seven and one-half hours (7.5) including a thirty-minute duty-free lunch.

Application Requirements

• Complete applications must be submitted. Once your application is submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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