School Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview:

The School Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct school nursing services in an effort to promote prevention, medical management and academics.


*Must already be fingerprinted to work in a school. If not, must be willing to get finger printed upon employment.*

Pay and benefits:

Starting at $45-$47

Training completed by Orange BOE on documentation, etc.

Additional In-house trainings provided by Aveanna Clinicians: Trach/Vent, Adult to Peds, etc. available to upgrade skills

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program

Professional development and growth opportunities available

Essential Job Functions:

Maintain standards of nursing while providing care under the supervision of a registered nurse

Perform treatments and/or procedures with skill and competence

Maintain and follow physician order for any invasive procedure and/or skill. Administer medication as per MD order and/or parental consent

Attend Health Plan meetings and school conferences when applicable; assisting with the plan of care under the direction of a physician, registered nurse, school designee and/or parent

Attend appropriate continuing education programs as per licensure requirements and participate in Aveanna in-servicing and training as offered

Exhibit behavior supporting and promoting students rights and overall wellbeing

Follow Aveanna and school board policies and procedures that affect the health, safety, and wellbeing of students in the school health setting

Report any changes in the students mental, physical, or environmental condition (including any incidents) to the physician, nursing supervisor, school designee and parent as applicable

Recognize and report signs of substance abuse, physical abuse or neglect

Provide a clean and safe environment within the school, including the safe use of equipment. Maintain a neat and orderly workspace

Identify appropriate methods for storage of equipment, supplies, and medications

Provide individual teaching and training with student and/or others in an effort to encourage and promote student independence when applicable

Collaborate, coordinate and supervise services with others in order to promote academics and individualized student needs

Accurately document services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day the services are rendered

Submit nursing documentation, logs, reports and timesheets according to company guidelines

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice

Current CPR certification

Current Basic Life Support certification

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures

Additional state specific requirements:

Continuing Education as required by state

Other Skills/Abilities:

Attention to detail

Time Management

Leadership skills

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment:

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


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