School Nurse (RN) - PM Shift

FUNCTION OF POSITION

The nurse provides primary and episodic health care for boarding and day students in an academic environment, and provides a pivotal role in the health maintenance, health education, and prevention and management of acute and chronic illnesses. The nurse provides this care by assessing and managing the physical, emotional, and social needs of the adolescent population to help students attain their optimal level of health and wellness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides primary, acute, and chronic nursing care for students, adhering to facility protocols and policies, standing orders and professional scope and standards.
• Independently triages, evaluates and treats illness and injuries and refers to Medical Providers (APRN and School MD) when appropriate.
• Develops and maintains current health care plans.
• Administers prescribed and over-the-counter medication in accordance with facility standing orders and medication policies.
• Conducts daily medication counts and documents all medication administration precisely in the electronic medical record.
• Manages and coordinates medication refills, monitors for effectiveness of medication and safely stores all prescription (including controlled substances), international, and over-the-counter medications.
• Documents all care in the electronic health record and properly maintains medical records and documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding the health information of the students.
• Assures compliance with state mandates involving immunizations and physical examinations.
• Identifies and responds to campus health emergencies, calls 911 when appropriate, shares students emergency health information (consent, insurance and pertinent medical information) with Emergency Medical personnel and coordinates with the school Administrator on Duty regarding communication with employees and the student’s family.
• Reports student excuses and absences for Health Center visits through computerized attendance program.
• Captions medical and psychological services with off campus health care providers through scheduling, communication, and implementation of follow up care needed.
• Captions transportation for off-campus student medical appointments.
• Aids in the management of International Health Insurance plans.
• Aids in the planning and execution of a yearly influenza and Covid vaccine clinic in coordination with a local pharmacy. Coordinates catch-up vaccinations at the Department of Public Health as needed.
• Provides health information, education and counseling for students, parents, and staff daily.
• Performs, interprets, and processes urine screenings on students by request from the Community Life/Deans' Office and student health contracts. Sends to outside lab if indicated.
• Provides first aid for employees and documentation of OSHA workman's compensation claims.
• Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.

On Call Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for answering the on-call phone for the duration of their shift and triaging student health concerns.
• Makes determinations over the phone whether the student’s condition can be managed on campus by employees or requires further in-person evaluation by a healthcare professional.
• If in-person (non-urgent) care is warranted, the on-call nurse will be responsible for opening the health center to evaluate and treat the student.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of CT required.
• BLS certification (minimum) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience preferably in a school setting, urgent care or emergency room.
• Lives within 20-30 minutes of Cheshire Academy.
• Competent with electronic medical records, Microsoft office suite products (outlook, word, excel, teams, one drive).
• Models appropriate behavior and a positive attitude for students.