Registered Nurse (RN) Part-Time

About the Role

The School Nurse serves as a bridge between health care and education. The nurse provides student-centered care, guided by the principles of care coordination, leadership, quality improvement, and community/public health while employing evidence-based, quality care. The school nurse's goal is to help every student be healthy, safe, and ready to learn ("NASN Framework for 21st Century Nursing Practice", 2016).

Assumes responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referrals with regards to student health. Responsible for direct and indirect care given to students in compliance with school district policies, professional standards of practice, physicians' orders, and written care plans. Provides for the promotion and maintenance of health as well as the prevention of illness and injury. Functions in accordance with the school district's policies and procedures and the Montana Nurse Practice Act and Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, revise, and implement Individualized Health Plans and Emergency Care Plans.
• Administer prescription, over-the-counter, and emergency medications; supervise, monitor, teach, and delegate these procedures in accordance with GFPS Policies and MT BON rules.
• Provide for the promotion and maintenance of health as well as the prevention of illness and injury.
• Delegate medical procedures to unlicensed personnel in accordance with the MT BON delegation rules.
• Maintain appropriate records and evaluation.
• Act as a liaison between physicians, schools, the community, and the child's home to accommodate and improve the holistic health needs of school children.
• Perform nursing assessments for acute and chronic health conditions.
• Implement evidence-based practice in accordance with district guidelines.
• Provide school-based case management for students with health conditions.
• Carry out daily medical interventions in accordance with GFPS Nursing Department protocols.
• Exercise professional nursing judgment and follow GFPS policies and protocols regarding the disposition of students who become ill or injured at school.
• Participate as appropriate with education team members in the development and/or review of Individualized Education Plans or 504 plans.
• Uphold regulations and laws related to confidentiality, reporting of child abuse and neglect, and other health-related requirements (e.g., communicable disease).
• Respect the dignity, confidentiality, and rights of all students and staff in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA.
• Provide leadership in planning proper emergency care and first aid for sudden illnesses and accidents incurred during school hours.
• Assist with monitoring immunization compliance.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate nursing records, including Medicaid charting and billing.
• Provide in-service training for health-related issues to staff members.
• Maintain professional competencies through self-selected professional growth/continuing education programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of a board-certified School of Nursing.
• Current valid nursing license in the state of Montana.
• Current certificate of CPR (BLS accepted) and knowledge of first aid.

Schedule

180-day school year.

Pay

Based upon experience and education.