School-Based Registered Nurse (Contractual)
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on April 2, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
School-Based Registered Nurse (Contractual)
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Nursing Program
Work Status
Part Time
Position Category
Contractual
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Commensurate with experience
Minimum
Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Commensurate with experience
Fund Source
Public Grant
Job Duties
The School-Based Registered Nurse (“School Nurse”) is a contractual academic school year position that is a partnership between Morgan State University and Baltimore City Public Schools. The School Nurse fulfills multiple roles which serve to promote student health and educational success including: providing direct care and assessments to students and populations; providing leadership for the provision of health services and programmatic coordination on the local, regional and state level; providing/coordinating screening and referral for health conditions; promoting a healthy school environment; promoting/providing health education, referral and advocacy; serving in leadership roles for health policies and programs; being a member of the multidisciplinary educational team; being a liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals, and the community; and serving as a case manager to chronically ill students including delegation of care needs and health services delivery oversight.
Summary of Job Duties:
• Provide basic healthcare to students in the case of injury or acute illness
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans for students with chronic illnesses and/or
medical disabilities
• Complete nursing appraisal for all student with chronic illnesses and/or medical disabilities
• Develop and promote health education programs for the school community
• Maintain all clinical records
• Coordinate state mandated, annual vision and hearing screenings for assigned school(s)
• Counsel students, parents, teachers, and school administrators regarding health problems,
providing information and/or referrals to community resources
• Develop plans and procedures, as well as training of staff for emergency management of illnesses
and injuries within the school community
• Monitor and track student immunization compliance
• Train and monitor unlicensed school staff in administering routine and emergency medications to
students with chronic health conditions
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary student support team, providing health counsel in the
development and implementation of both Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504b
Plans for students with chronic health conditions
• Serve as a member of the student wellness support team, providing input regarding to mental
wellness and case management
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination
policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards
Requested Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. A valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Maryland, in good standing with the board is required. An active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. Procession of a valid U.S. driver's license is also required.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Preferences:
Posting Number
ST01154
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
12/05/2023
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
03/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Summary
Job Title
School-Based Registered Nurse (Contractual)
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Nursing Program
Work Status
Part Time
Position Category
Contractual
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Commensurate with experience
Minimum
Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Commensurate with experience
Fund Source
Public Grant
Job Duties
The School-Based Registered Nurse (“School Nurse”) is a contractual academic school year position that is a partnership between Morgan State University and Baltimore City Public Schools. The School Nurse fulfills multiple roles which serve to promote student health and educational success including: providing direct care and assessments to students and populations; providing leadership for the provision of health services and programmatic coordination on the local, regional and state level; providing/coordinating screening and referral for health conditions; promoting a healthy school environment; promoting/providing health education, referral and advocacy; serving in leadership roles for health policies and programs; being a member of the multidisciplinary educational team; being a liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals, and the community; and serving as a case manager to chronically ill students including delegation of care needs and health services delivery oversight.
Summary of Job Duties:
• Provide basic healthcare to students in the case of injury or acute illness
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans for students with chronic illnesses and/or
medical disabilities
• Complete nursing appraisal for all student with chronic illnesses and/or medical disabilities
• Develop and promote health education programs for the school community
• Maintain all clinical records
• Coordinate state mandated, annual vision and hearing screenings for assigned school(s)
• Counsel students, parents, teachers, and school administrators regarding health problems,
providing information and/or referrals to community resources
• Develop plans and procedures, as well as training of staff for emergency management of illnesses
and injuries within the school community
• Monitor and track student immunization compliance
• Train and monitor unlicensed school staff in administering routine and emergency medications to
students with chronic health conditions
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary student support team, providing health counsel in the
development and implementation of both Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504b
Plans for students with chronic health conditions
• Serve as a member of the student wellness support team, providing input regarding to mental
wellness and case management
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination
policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards
Requested Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. A valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Maryland, in good standing with the board is required. An active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. Procession of a valid U.S. driver's license is also required.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Preferences:
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
- At least one year of clinical experience in a tertiary care setting, pediatric care preferred
- Proficiency in the use of computer systems, such as Microsoft Office
- Experience with utilizing an Electronic Health Record System preferred.
Posting Number
ST01154
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
12/05/2023
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
03/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
- Please enter two professional references in the References page of the application.
- This position is a ten (10) month contract with optional summer hours.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this career opportunity?
- Career Fair
- Morgan's Career Website
- Another Job Website
- Internal Job Posting
- Word of Mouth
- Other
- * Do you have an Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution?
- Yes
- No
- In Progress
- * Do you have a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Maryland, in good standing with the Maryland Board of Nursing?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid U.S. driver's license?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Transcripts (unofficial )
- Certification
- License
- Reference Letter
- Cover Letter
- Supporting Document
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