Registered Nurse I

Job Information

All students in Frederick County Public Schools are provided with health services in the school setting. It is through this joint effort between Frederick County Public Schools and Frederick County Health Department that the School Health Services provides the link between health and education. This link is the key to the success of every student in Frederick County. Health and education go hand in hand, and both are essential components for the success of every student in the school setting. We are seeking positive and professional staff with a passion for caring for children to join our diverse School Health Services team. Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time during school year (10-month position); 35 hours per week; (Monday – Friday, varied hours based on work location); full benefits; This role requires travel between assigned schools and programs, with occasional assignments at other schools or for special health-related initiatives. 13 Vacancies This position delivers professional nursing services to designated Frederick County public schools, ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of students. Responsibilities may include supervising and evaluating Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Room Technicians (CNA/CMTs), coordinating school health programs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and acting as a liaison between schools, families, and healthcare providers. Additional duties involve maintaining health documentation, managing communicable disease prevention efforts, overseeing emergency care protocols, and providing direct health room coverage. The incumbent will float to other schools to cover staff absences if needed. Oversight is received from a School Health Manager. Newly hired employees will attend a 6-week orientation and training at the Frederick County Health Department. The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate - exception may be made for applicants who possess secondary language skills in Spanish. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Room Technician-CNA/CMTs (HRTs) across multiple assigned school buildings
• Delegate nursing functions to HRTs in compliance with the MD State Board of Nursing regulations, providing oversight and guidance
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of health services provided by LPNs and HRTs, identifying areas for improvement
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health services provided to students in the assigned schools
• Serve as a liaison between schools, students, parents/guardians, and healthcare providers, fostering collaboration in student health management
• Develop and implement individualized health care plans, regularly evaluating their impact on student well-being
• Educate and train parents/guardians and school personnel on student health needs, safety precautions, and developmental concerns
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining emergency cards, immunization records and other appropriate student medical documents
• Help families to find and use available health resources and be available to attend medical appointments with families and to visit families in their homes
• Compile and maintain a file of current health education materials for students and faculty and serve as consultant and resource person for the health education program
• Assist in establishing emergency care policies and protocols for managing student injuries and illnesses
• Implement and oversee communicable disease prevention and response programs, including protocol interpretation and outbreak investigation
• Investigate communicable diseases in the school setting
• Promote effective sharing of information resources among the community, health care professionals and the school(s)
• Analyze school health records and reports in order to develop and/or modify health programs to meet healthcare needs of school communities
• Attend faculty, staff, and community meetings, actively contributing to school health discussions and initiatives
• Provide on-site health room coverage to care for students' chronic conditions, acute injury and illness
• Provide appropriate health education for schools and communities as needed
• Identify and respond to social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence student health and academic performance
• Collaborate with families, educators, and community partners to ensure equitable access to care and support services, particularly for students from underserved or marginalized backgrounds
• Work closely with school counselors, psychologists, and external providers to coordinate care and ensure continuity of mental health support.
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

Qualifications and Requirements

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing program with an Associate's degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing professional nursing services in a clinical, public health, school health, or community health setting.
• Current Registered Nurse license through the Maryland State Board of Nursing (or current RN license from another state, with ability to obtain Maryland RN license within 30 days following hire)
• Current certification in CPR by a recognized certification body (e.g. American Red Cross, Heart Association, etc.) or ability to be so certified during the orientation process
• Possession of a valid driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to successfully complete mandatory RN Case Manager/Delegating nurse training course through Maryland State Board of Nursing during the first 6 weeks orientation and training period
• Expertise in clinical assessment, care planning, and intervention strategies
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamental principles of nursing care and patient assessment
• Knowledge of common pediatric health concerns, chronic conditions, communicable diseases, and medication administration protocols
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal aspects of RN practice
• Knowledge of program assessment, strategic planning, intervention and effective evaluation
• Knowledge of Maryland State laws, rules and regulations governing School Health Nursing, including the State Nurse Practice Act and ethical standards
• Ability to administer medications and treatments safely, monitor side effects, and document appropriately
• Strong clerical and record-keeping skills, including the ability to maintain detailed health records and documentation (electronic and paper)
• Proficient knowledge with data entry, spreadsheets, and databases, along with competence in email communication, formatting, and file management.
• Ability to effectively oversee, guide, and support direct reports by providing direction,