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School Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time

School Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time

Job Bridge GlobalGranger, IN, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

School Nurse-Registered Nurse (RN) for a School Corporation located in Granger, IN.\n\nThis a days only job.\n\nSchool Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)\n\nPosition Summary : The School Nurse provides comprehensive health services to students by assessing health needs, delivering appropriate care, and serving as a resource for parents, teachers, staff, and administrators. This role ensures a safe and healthy school environment by addressing health concerns, managing medical conditions, and promoting overall wellness.\n\nSchool Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)- Key Responsibilities : \n

  • Conduct health assessments and administer mandatory screenings (vision, dental, hearing, height / weight) for students.\n
  • Collaborate with parents, teachers, and students to discuss health appraisals and recommend follow-up care.\n
  • Deliver care to ill, medically fragile, or injured students by providing first aid, administering medications, and performing specialized medical treatments according to physician instructions and with parental consent.\n
  • Counsel students and families on health conditions, mental health, substance abuse, and healthy lifestyle choices.\n
  • Support students with chronic illnesses and high-risk conditions (e.g., allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures) to help them achieve optimal health and functionality.\n
  • Provide emergency medical treatment and assess urgent health situations.\n
  • Assess and address situations involving student safety, abuse, and other health-related issues, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.\n
  • Maintain accurate immunization records and ensure compliance with immunization requirements.\n
  • Promote a healthy school environment through education on health topics like nutrition, hygiene, and medication management.\n
  • Maintain confidentiality of student health records while adhering to communicable disease control standards.\n\nAdditional Duties : \n
  • Participate in professional development, departmental meetings, and continuing education.\n
  • Support school events, health fairs, athletic physicals, and flu clinics as needed.\n
  • Act as a liaison between the school and community health agencies or medical facilities.\n
  • Maintain organized health records, including daily logs, medication administration records, and incident reports.\n\nWorking Conditions : \n
  • Primarily works in a school environment; may travel within the school district.\n
  • May require flexible hours for school events and health emergencies.\n\nRequirements\n\nSchool Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)- Qualifications : \n
  • Current RN or LPN license in the State of Indiana.\n
  • CPR certification required; valid driver's license with a good driving record.\n
  • Experience in school nursing, public health, pediatrics, or community nursing preferred.\n
  • Strong clinical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\n
  • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with students, families, and staff.\n
  • Ability to manage electronic health records and maintain organized documentation.\n
  • Physical ability to provide CPR, assist in lifting students, and perform essential job functions.\n\nBenefits\n\nIf you are a compassionate, skilled nurse committed to promoting student health and well-being, we encourage you to apply.\n\nRates of pay and full benefit package and singing on bonus will be given upon first meeting / interview.\n\nSchool Nurse-Registered Nurse (RN) for a School Corporation located in Granger, IN.\n\nThis a days only job.\n\nSchool Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)\n\nPosition Summary : The School Nurse provides comprehensive health services to students by assessing health needs, delivering appropriate care, and serving as a resource for parents, teachers, staff, and administrators. This role ensures a safe and healthy school environment by addressing health concerns, managing medical conditions, and promoting overall wellness.\n\nSchool Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)- Key Responsibilities : \n
  • Conduct health assessments and administer mandatory screenings (vision, dental, hearing, height / weight) for students.\n
  • Collaborate with parents, teachers, and students to discuss health appraisals and recommend follow-up care.\n
  • Deliver care to ill, medically fragile, or injured students by providing first aid, administering medications, and performing specialized medical treatments according to physician instructions and with parental consent.\n
  • Counsel students and families on health conditions, mental health, substance abuse, and healthy lifestyle choices.\n
  • Support students with chronic illnesses and high-risk conditions (e.g., allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures) to help them achieve optimal health and functionality.\n
  • Provide emergency medical treatment and assess urgent health situations.\n
  • Assess and address situations involving student safety, abuse, and other health-related issues, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.\n
  • Maintain accurate immunization records and ensure compliance with immunization requirements.\n
  • Promote a healthy school environment through education on health topics like nutrition, hygiene, and medication management.\n
  • Maintain confidentiality of student health records while adhering to communicable disease control standards.\n\nAdditional Duties : \n
  • Participate in professional development, departmental meetings, and continuing education.\n
  • Support school events, health fairs, athletic physicals, and flu clinics as needed.\n
  • Act as a liaison between the school and community health agencies or medical facilities.\n
  • Maintain organized health records, including daily logs, medication administration records, and incident reports.\n\nWorking Conditions : \n
  • Primarily works in a school environment; may travel within the school district.\n
  • May require flexible hours for school events and health emergencies.\n\nRequirements\n\nSchool Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)- Qualifications : \n
  • Current RN or LPN license in the State of Indiana.\n
  • CPR certification required; valid driver's license with a good driving record.\n
  • Experience in school nursing, public health, pediatrics, or community nursing preferred.\n
  • Strong clinical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\n
  • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with students, families, and staff.\n
  • Ability to manage electronic health records and maintain organized documentation.\n
  • Physical ability to provide CPR, assist in lifting students, and perform essential job functions.\n\nBenefits\n\nIf you are a compassionate, skilled nurse committed to promoting student health and well-being, we encourage you to apply.\n\nRates of pay and full benefit package and singing on bonus will be given upon first meeting / interview.
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