SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE

In the absence of the regular school nurse, identifies and treats student health concerns and refers students to appropriate resources as needed. Administers first aid for injury and illness. Administers medications and health care treatments.
Provides and coordinates health care interventions, including emergency responses.
Coordinates all health matters between the health care provider, family, and the school.
Conducts, coordinates, and follows-up health screening programs.
Maintains school health records, including ensuring compliance with state health mandates for school attendance.
Provides health counseling and health education. Minimum Qualifications Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in nursing or a related field. Two years' nursing experience; Possession of a valid license to practice registered nursing (RN), issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required. Knowledge of general nursing principles, practices, procedures, and methods.
Knowledge of the tools, instruments, and equipment used in nursing.
Knowledge of current health issues and trends.
Skill in the provision of a variety of nursing care services.
Skill in the monitoring and assessment of patients' health care needs and services.
Skill in the use of personal computers and word processing, database, and spreadsheet software packages.
Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this classification may include the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and lifting, the operation of medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the county. Salary: $35.67 per hour FLSA: Non-Exempt Benefits: BCPS offers limited benefits for temporary employees that may include 403(b)/457 plans, paid sick and safe leave accruals, and access to credit union benefits. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefits plans for BCPS employees at Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.
Application Instructions: Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted . If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
Non-Discrimination Statement: The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 View phone number on click.appcast.io). Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 View phone number on click.appcast.io).