Occupational Health - BSN - PRN - School Nurse- Sidney Schools - YEAR ROUND

Position: Occupational Health - BSN - PRN - School Nurse- Sidney City Schools - YEAR ROUND
Wilson Health is seeking a School Nurse to join our Occupational Health team at various locations in the Sidney City School District.

This position is as needed - some travel required to go to other school locations.

Hours for this position are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

FLSA Status: PRN

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

BSN - Registered nurse with a Baccalaureate degree or higher and valid state nursing license. Valid ODE license as a school nurse or willingness to obtain license or ODE registration within 3 months of hiring.

Key

Perks and Benefits :

* Pay (Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, Holiday Pay, and Direct Deposit)

* Retirement (Defined Contribution, Employer Contribution, Employer Match (no waiting period), and Various Investment Options)

* Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7, making it easy to prioritize your health and wellness before or after your shift.

* Employees receive a 10% discount on food and beverages at the Wilson Cafeteria, Coffee Bar and Micro Mart.

Summary:

Plans/implements a comprehensive school health service program. Student/staff assessment/treatment is limited to the evaluation of symptoms and administering emergency first aid. Duties may require traveling to buildings throughout the district and/or care as ordered per physician orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Working in collaboration with the Sidney-Shelby County Health Department, the school nurse will perform the following essential duties:

* Provides school health services. Pursues ongoing program improvements.

* Functionsꞏ Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents.

* Keeps current with state standards/guidelines. Collaborates with staff, students, families and the community to delineate short/long-range school health service needs/opportunities..

* Serves as the district's blood-borne pathogen compliance officer and staff trainer.

* Prepares the school clinic.

* Requisition s required supplies.

* Implements procedures to ensure that all medicines are administered and stored safely.

* Implements protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and/or referral sources.

* Assists sick and injured students/staff. Administers first aid. Investigates and documents injuries - Notifies parents or guardians.

* Documents care given in timely manner. Prepares/submits Medicaid and/or equivalent reimbursement documentation within required deadlines.

* Reviews medical emergency authorization forms. Ensures that permission forms are on file as needed for the release of health information. Communicates information to staff when required.

* Ensures that all required state minimum student health screening activities are completed.

* Ensures that the immunization status of all students complies with state law.

* Prepares medical reports (e.g., census data, county/state health department, intervention assistance teams, pupil services, etc.).

* Consults with student's doctor to make exclusion or school readmission recommendations.

* Evaluates visual, hearing, or other student health concerns. Recommends medical referrals.

* Consults with staff to facilitate the early identification of health risks.

* Assesses student health conditions and develops nursing care plans. Coordinates in-service training for staff providing care for students with special medical needs.

* Helps students monitor and manage acute/chronic medical conditions as needed.

* Advocates for students. Pays attention to student demeanor. Draws out feelings/concerns.

* Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes cultural awareness, self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking and creativity skills.

* Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.

* Supports grade-level curriculum implementation activities. Makes presentations when requested.

* Serves as a resource for drug/harassment/violence prevention and related school safety activities.

* Helps staff and families address student academic/behavioral concerns.

* Assists with the multi-factored evaluation (MFE) process. Meets mandated paperwork timelines.

* Initiates student/family referrals to community services (e.g., legal, health, social services, etc.).

* Serves as a contact person for public agencies and an intermediary for parents/staff.

* Works with administrators to ensure that program equipment is available/working when needed.

* Prepares requisitions, maintains inventory records and monitors budget expenditures as directed.

* Helps coordinate the Hepatitis B immunization program.

Exemplifies professionalism that advances the district's public image.

* Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment.

* Completes all assigned duties.

* Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.

* Encourages the continuous advancement of academic standards.

* Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire…