School-Based Registered Nurse (Contractual) Job Listing at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD (Job ID 3397390-2024-04-24)

Description

Posting Details Posting Summary Job TitleSchool-Based Registered Nurse (Contractual)DivisionAcademic AffairsDepartmentNursing ProgramWork StatusFull TimePosition CategoryContractualFLSAExemptPay RangeCommensurate with experienceMinimumCommensurate with experienceMaximumCommensurate with experienceFund SourcePublic GrantJob 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 is 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 Detail Information Posting NumberST01153Number of Vacancies5Job Open Date12/13/2023Application Review Date Job Close Date03/01/2024Special Instructions to Applicant Please enter two professional and one personal reference in the References page of the application. Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this career opportunity?
   • Career Fair
   • Morgan's Career Website
   • Another Job Website
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Word of Mouth
   • Other
2. * Do you have an Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No
   • In Progress
3. * Do you have a valid U.S. driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * 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)

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Transcripts (unofficial )
3. Certification
4. License
5. Reference Letter

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Supporting Document

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