Registered Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse, Registered, will implement, manage, and monitor health programs as defined by School Health Services and the Florida Nurse Practice Act. In addition, the registered nurse will oversee registered nursing students from school board approved agencies. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conducts nursing assessments on students with health complications or identified as high risk for developing health complications. 

• Counsels students on an individual and/or group basis in the areas of physical, emotional, and social health. 

• Monitors and reviews physician orders for students receiving medication or requiring procedures or treatments on a routine basis. 

• Ensures the proper training and adherence to district guidelines of school personnel who may be responsible for administering medications, procedures, and/or treatments. 

• Supervises licensed practical nurses, health assistants, and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) as mandated by the Florida Nurse Practice Act and National Association of School Nursing (NASN). 

• Maintains health records on students in assigned schools; completes reports to fulfill the requirements of the current School Health Services Plan. 

• Plans, implements, and evaluates procedures involving health concerns and subsequent care in the school setting, including care plans and/or action plans. • Plans and implements in-service activities appropriate for personnel assigned to schools. Provides health information and materials to students and staff. Makes recommendations for the provision and/or maintenance of a healthy and safe environment for students and staff. 

• Plans, implements, and facilitates the completion of the State of Florida requirements related to screenings and immunizations in accordance with compliance deadlines. 

• Assists families with appropriate follow-up on medical concerns, the release of information for medical concerns, or suspected medical concerns; makes home visits when appropriate. 

• Serves on the child Study Team (CST), including but not limited to Individual Education Plans and 504 plans as they pertain to medical concerns. 

• Establishes and maintains communication with public and private medical professionals and agencies serving students. 

• Maintains valid state licenses, including CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen Certification by attending continuing education programs and other training activities.

• Attends all pre- and post-planning meetings, as well as professional day trainings. 

• Performs any other duties as assigned. 

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.

Education: A bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing is required. 

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in registered nursing, pediatrics, school nursing, public health, medical-surgical, hospital, critical care, or mental health with two (2) years of related management or supervisory experience preferred. 

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Possession of a valid State of Florida Licensed Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certification in CPR and First Aid required