Registered Nurse I

About the role

All students in Frederick County Public Schools are provided with health services in the school setting. This role is part of a joint effort between Frederick County Public Schools and Frederick County Health Department, linking health and education to support student success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing services to designated Frederick County public schools, ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of students.
• Supervise and evaluate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Room Technicians (CNA/CMTs).
• Coordinate school health programs, develop and implement individualized care plans, and act as a liaison between schools, families, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain health documentation, manage communicable disease prevention efforts, oversee emergency care protocols, and provide direct health room coverage.
• Float to other schools to cover staff absences if needed.
• Oversight is received from a School Health Manager.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Knowledge of 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.
• 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, evaluating performance, ensuring adherence to nursing protocols, and fostering a collaborative work environment within the school health setting.
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to assist in the development and implementation of student health plans.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with persons of diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds; co-workers, other health care professionals, students and parents/guardians, and the general public.
• Preference may be given for a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), Master's degree in Nursing or a closely related field, current certification as a school nurse or a child/adolescent certification such as pediatric nursing, maternal child health nursing, etc., related experience in a School Health Program, completion of a RN Case Manager/Delegating nurse training course through Maryland State Board of Nursing, and work experience specifically in pediatric or medical surgical nursing.
• Secondary language skills in Spanish.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Frequent walking, stooping, reaching, performing repetitive motions, and driving.
• Sitting, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds; rarely lifting over 50 pounds, pushing and pulling up to and over 40 pounds.
• Constantly working indoors; occasionally walking on uneven ground, potentially exposed to infectious diseases, and required to wear protective equipment.