School Registered Nurse

School Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Primary Purpose: 1:1 nursing support for student with complex medical and physical needs.

Position Details:

• Location: Jacksonville, FL
• Pay: Starting at $26 (LPN) or $33 (RN)
• Hours: 8a-3:30p M-F

Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) or License Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state of Florida.
• Current BLS Certification
• Background check clearance
• AHCA / Fingerprint clearance
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including diapering, hygiene, and mobility (OT/PT/PARA may request nurse assistance).
• Previous experience in pediatric, school-based, or special education settings strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with school staff and family.

Skills & Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, and procedures in providing nursing services
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and common medications
• Working knowledge of clinic procedures, instruments, equipment, and the uses and effects of medications
• Knowledge of childhood illnesses
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
• Strong skills in the use of glucometer, nebulizer, catheters, IVAC feeding machines and equipment, suction machine, and related medical equipment
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database software skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong skills in establishing and maintaining information, record, document, and file systems
• Ability to administer medications and treatments adjusting to the student's condition
• Ability to initiate appropriate emergency measures
• Physical ability to lift, move and position students for procedures and transporting
• Ability to inventory and order supplies
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, teachers, other employees, parents, and the general public

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and prescribed invasive and non-invasive procedures including, but not limited to; gastric tube feedings; breathing treatments; diabetic glucose monitoring; urinary catheterizations; and tracheostomy care and suctioning.
• Identifies and monitors student health status through needs assessments, screening procedures, examinations, observations, and analyses.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate medical records, logs, indices, and schedules on daily and school year diagnoses, care plans, procedures, treatments, monitoring, adverse reactions, and notifications.
• Provides basic first aid and attends to student health needs as indicated in the School Health Services Manual.
• Distributes/administers prescription and non-prescription medication to students in accordance with applicable laws and directives, following guidelines described in school health policy manual.
• Assists the student, school personnel, and parents in understanding and coping with a student's disability or condition.
• Designs intervention in conjunction with other health and education team members to prevent further disability.
• Facilitate Telehealth appointments for students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.