School Registered Nurse Ambulatory (RN) - North Region – PRN

About the role

The School Registered Nurse Ambulatory provides health services to facilitate optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development for students within the schools. This position cares for students with chronic health issues and helps identify health needs during the course of the school day. Responsibilities include providing health education, medication management, emotional support and referral to higher levels of care based on student needs. The role supports the education process by working to assure the health of the students and promotes healthy habits and overall health to strengthen maximum learning.

Responsibilities

• Care for students with chronic health issues and help identify health needs during the school day.
• Provide health education, medication management, emotional support and referrals to higher levels of care based on student needs.
• Support the education process by working to ensure the health of the students.
• Promote healthy habits and overall health to strengthen maximum learning.

Requirements

• Graduate of a National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Two years or more of nursing experience required.
• Two years of experience working with pediatric patients required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent team skills.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Accountable.
• Self-directed.

Qualifications

Exceptional skills and qualifications are necessary for this role. These include a graduate of a relevant nursing program, a valid RN license, and two years of experience working with pediatric patients. Additionally, excellent communication, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and self-direction are essential qualities.

Skills

Skills required for this position include strong communication abilities, the ability to work effectively in a team environment, and the capacity to provide compassionate and caring support to students and their families. The ability to manage medications and provide health education is also crucial.

Benefits

Community Health Network offers competitive benefits to its employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The organization also encourages involvement in community service and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

PRN staff must be available to work a minimum of three shifts per month between August-May, in order to maintain competency as a school nurse. PRN staff must also float to all of the school districts within the assigned North region, which includes Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School District, Noblesville Schools, and Lawrence Township School District.