School Nurse (RN)- Southern MD

About the role

The School Nurse (RN) position at Kennedy Krieger School Programs is available part-time or full-time, offering 20-40 hours per week. The schedule during the school year is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM, and during the summer, it is 30 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cumulative health record on each student.
• Develop individualized health care plans, emergency action plans, and bus plans as needed for students with special health concerns.
• Administer medications.
• Administer first aid and treat illnesses.
• Assure that all students are in compliance with the Maryland state law for immunizations.
• Maintain and organize medical equipment and supplies for the school health suite.
• Assist with and/or provide annual hearing and vision screenings.
• Monitor height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure of designated students.
• Serve as a liaison between family, school personnel, and health care providers.
• Participate in pre-admission and Annual Team Meeting or Annual Individual Education Plan Meeting reviews for students with identified health needs.
• Participate on a nursing committee (attend 75% of meetings, complete an assigned task, or serve as a co-chair).

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or enrolled in a BSN program to be completed within 2 ½ years of hiring date.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical/pediatric experience required and minimum of one year of school health experience required.
• Licenses: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state. Current CPR certification that includes hands-on skills.

Pay

• $71,518.51/Yr. for part-time
• $127,585.95/Yr. for full-time