Travel Nurse RN - $55 to $60 per hour in Jefferson City, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Other
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Agency: 22nd Century Healthcare, Inc.
Pay: $55 to $60 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Description:

• The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Leadership role in planning the essential elements of the school health program for SOPs.

• Keep current, interpret and disseminate relevant information related to health care trends and school nursing practice.

• Assist with planning professional development activities for health care staff.

• Monitor Comprehensive School Health Plans and special health care procedures for students.

• Supervise the training of SOPs' staff in administering medications, special health care procedures, CPR and First Aid.

• Coordinate training for nursing staff to obtain and maintain instructor certifications in CPR and First Aid.

• Promote the development of cooperative working relationships between the schools and community organizations.

• Confer with personnel in community agencies to interpret health needs of pupils and coordinate follow-through activities of home, school, and community.

• Participate in appropriate staffings and IEP development conferences.

• Serve as health consultant to the school nurses, parents and teachers.

• Acquaint the school staff with health issues and resources and assist teachers, as needed, in the instruction of health education.

• Maintain knowledge of immunization requirements for Missouri; supervise the submission of required CD-31 immunization reports to Department of Health.

• Supervise the control of communicable diseases by conferring with school nurses and building administrators; interpreting regulations on exclusion and reporting diseases to the Department of Health according to state and local health regulations and school guidance.

• Provide consultation on special diets and nutritional planning.

• Develop new and update current health forms.

• Serve as the chairperson of the School Wellness committee and update the School Wellness Policy when needed, utilizing the School Wellness Policy Needs Assessment and

• Evaluation Tool findings and input from committee members.

• Review and update the Crisis Plan.

• Review and update the School Nurse Resource Manual.

• Review and update the Medication Administration Training Manual.

• Develop new and update School Health Services guidelines to be followed by SOPs.

• Develop and maintain records and reports necessary to carry out activities of the school health program.

• Requisition equipment and materials necessary to carry out health program activities.

• Assist area directors and building administrators with the hiring and supervising of school nurses.

• Assist area directors and building administrators with the orientation process for new nursing staff.

• Assist with maintaining the health services section of the student information system.

• Monitor nursing licensure; make sure all remain current and in good standing.

• Coordinate Dental Varnish Program.

• Serve on the Genetic Advisory Committee.

• Oversee health policies, procedures and provide medical advice and information to SOPs.. Make site visits to SOPs.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to health care services in public schools.

• Knowledge of growth and development, and the medical issues and special health care needs related to various developmental disabilities.

• Knowledge of common health problems of school age children and youth.

• Knowledge of health systems and local, state and national trends in school health.

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with co-workers and the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to supervise.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Periodic travel is required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• RN License.
• BLS.
• Covid Card.

Benefits

Health Benefits