School Based RN (54854)

DescriptionJob Summary:

Performing pediatric health screenings, basic first aid, and a variety of duties within the school
system while maintaining accurate records.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting health screenings
Administration of medications via various methods; performance of procedures

Per Physician/Provider orders

Providing basic first aid; must maintain CPR certification
Ability to follow written Physician/Provider orders
Assuring medical equipment is properly maintained and remains in functional

Faculty/Administration, students and parents

Compliance with policies and procedures; health and safety regulations at all times
Accurate medical record documentation
Participates in mandatory training sessions
Various other duties as necessary or assigned

QualificationsQualifications:

2 Years of Experience
Previous pediatric, school nurse, and public health experience highly preferred
Medical office experience required
Familiar with medical record documentation and ability to generate and maintain precise and accurate records
Reliable transportation if needed for floating to other schools or offices
Must have ability to function in an organized manner within a fast-paced environment
Ability to respond appropriately and efficiently to emergent situations

Education:

Graduate of a Nursing program required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licensure:

Kentucky RN license or RN license in a State recognized by the Kentucky Nurse Licensure Compact Act required effective June 1, 2007.

Company Conformance Statements:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the
following:

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact with other employees, customers, and suppliers in a professional manner.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the importance of effective communications and collaboration with colleagues and external organizations.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions of the Essential Duties of the Position:

To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, it is necessary to specify the physical, mental and environmental conditions of the Essential Duties of the job. Use the following codes to complete this
section: “F” = frequently; “O” – occasionally, “N” = not at all.

Physical Mental Environmental
On the job, the employee On the job, the employee must On the job, the employee is:
must: be able to:

Bend: O Read/Comprehend: F Exposed to excessive noise:
Sit: F Write: F N
Squat: N Perform Calculations: F Exposed to changes in
Stand: F Communicate Orally: F temperatures and/or humidity:
Crawl: N Reason and Analyze: F N
Walk: F
Climb: N Other __________ Exposed to dust, fumes, gases, Radiation:
Push/Pull: O N
Kneel: N Works in confined quarters:
Manual Dexterity: N
N Other: _______________
Reach Above Shoulder Level:
Use Fine Finger Movements:
Must Carry / Lift Loads of:
Light (Less than 25 lbs)

Background checks or licensing requirements
Candidates must pass in order to qualify for the position:

Criminal background check
Reference checks
Education Verification
Licensing Verification (if applicable)
Medicare Exclusion (if applicable)
Drug Testing

CORE VALUES:

All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.