Campus Nurse (RN) to support Youth Education Programs

Assignment Details:

Rate: $30 - $35 Per Hour

Part-Time Support

Supporting Grades: K-5

Requirements:

Education and Work Experience

ADN or BSN from accredited College of Nursing

1yr Acute Care Experience

Current and valid Nursing License Texas License.

Preferred:

Pediatric/adolescent experience preferred

Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.

Current ACLS certificate preferred.

Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assess student health status; identify acute, chronic and emergency needs and notify parents/guardian of accident or illness; and make appropriate referrals utilizing knowledge base and strategies applicable to the kindergarten age child through the young adult.

Monitor and provide direct services and care to student maintaining accountability for all care and services provided. Administer medications to students according to school guidelines.

Document thoroughly all nursing assessments and care provided and maintain complete and confidential Student Health Records.

Identify and implement appropriated interventions to address physical and emotional health needs of all students (i.e. suicide, substance abuse, depression and physical/mental abuse)-

Assess and intervene to manage acute, chronic and emergency health care needs of students and staff.

Perform health screenings for student and staff

Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers

Serve as liasion between campus staff, family and community healthcare providers on health related issues with students enrolled in program.

Develop plans for students with identified healthcare needs based on assessment and/or interventions

Oversee medication administration and other related healthcare procedures

Oversee infection control measures

Make decisions to delegation of healthcare task as directed by state laws and CDC

Provide health advice to campus staff related to both staff and students

Manage clinic space and the duration of the camp/school program operation hours.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Qualifications listed above & a desire and ability to work with site staff and children.