Nurse, Cedar Lane

## Nurse, Cedar Lane Apply locations:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R0003782
** ABOUT US
** The 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
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* * Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and Coordinator, the Nurse, Cedar Lane will provide full-time nursing services to the special education students at our special needs school during the school day. The school-based Cedar Lane registered nurse practices school nursing in accordance with the State of Maryland Nurse Practice Act and professional standards of nursing practice. They will coordinate and/or provide services to special education students with complex medical conditions and health-related safety needs.

They will work collaboratively to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, families, HCPSS school staff, administrators, and supervisors.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
**** Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
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* Education:

*** A diploma from an accredited school of nursing or an Associate of Arts degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
** Certification/Licensure:
*** Active license to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland.
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* Experience:

*** Two (2) years of pediatric or community health experience.
* Current CPR and AED certification.
** 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.
* Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
* Two (2) years nursing experience supporting special education students and their families.
* Experience creating and updating or monitoring the implementation of nursing care plans.
* Experience independently performing treatments such as suctioning, tube feedings, and administering oxygen.
** 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.
* Provides nursing care to students with complex medical needs and independently performs nursing treatments
* Performs nursing assessments and tasks to address student health care needs in school and during bus transportation.
* Provides basic first aid and emergency care to staff and visitors, as needed. Make referrals for additional care when indicated.
* Clarifies physician orders and writes procedures for treatment in consultation with the physician.  Maintains accurate and appropriate records
* Communicates confidentially with health services professionals, school personnel, and parents or guardians.
* Administers medications and treatments according to physician orders.
* Delegates nursing functions to unlicensed personnel.
* Maintains equipment in good working order, and reports equipment problems to parents and/or health services professionals
* Monitors and reports student problems during transportation to parents, health services professionals, and school staff as appropriate
* Participates in school committees, parent conferences, IEP meetings, as needed.
* Makes home visits where indicated.
* Provides case management and care coordination to help students achieve their best possible health and to support student success in the learning process.
* Addresses health related barriers to student success in the learning process.
* Apprises 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 or guardians, school staff, related services personnel, and the community.
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