POSITION OVERVIEW
Orange County Public Schools is seeking compassionate skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide direct nursing care health education and emergency response in a dynamic school environment. Nurses work collaboratively with administrators teachers parents and community health partners to promote student wellness manage chronic conditions and ensure a safe learning environment.
KEY RESPONSIBATILITIES
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and OCPS protocols.
- Perform health screenings (vision hearing scoliosis BMI) as required by Florida statutes.
- Maintain accurate confidential health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
- Respond to medical emergencies; initiate CPR / AED and first aid as needed.
- Monitor and manage students with chronic conditions (diabetes asthma seizures allergies).
- Develop and update Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs).
- Implement IHPs and 504 accommodations.
- Conduct health education for students staff and parents (handwashing puberty nutrition).
- Track immunizations and ensure compliance with Florida Certificate of Immunization (DH 680).
- Collaborate with school staff to identify and refer students with health concerns.
- Participate in IEP / 504 meetings when health input is required.
- Assist with infection control (head lice flu outbreaks COVID protocols).
- Supervise LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) in delegated tasks.
- Perform nursing assessments and triage complex cases.
- Train staff on epinephrine auto-injectors glucagon and seizure protocols.
- Serve as case manager for medically fragile students.
- Lead health-related professional development for school staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
License : Current Florida RN license (or compact state)Certification : CPR / AED (American Heart Association or Red Cross)Experience : 1 year clinical or pediatric nursing preferredBackground : Level 2 fingerprint clearance (FDLE / FBI)Other : With OCPS Badge / willing to obtain OCPS badgeKey Skills
EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 36 - 42