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Pediatric Developmental Services
Dedicated School Based Nurse - RN OR LPN
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$58,754 / year median in Minnesota
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse . Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation! This position is a a 1:1 RN position part-time 5 days a week
Required Skills:
Strong tube-feeding skills Oxygen management, including monitoring O2 saturation and administering oxygen as needed Medication administration Comfortable using a Hoyer lift and stander Training will be provided on the student's specific equipment Homecare experience preferred, but not required This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits.Our benefits package includes:
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution IRA with company matchingRequirements :
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
- Master of Science in Nursing or other advanced degree preferred.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) or active compact RN license.
- Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider (SSP) license or eligible to apply by start date.
- Experience required for ventilator via tracheostomy and tube feeds via g-tube in addition to toileting.
- Current CPR certification
- 3 years of current clinical experience
- A completed Human Resources file including transcripts, student teaching verification, previous work experience.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring the safe and effective implementation of Student Health Services initiatives amongst preschools, elementary schools, secondary schools, and other special programs in the district. Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal regulations within each assigned school/program. Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation to licensed and unlicensed health office staff. Job Duties- Under the direction of the Health Services Leadership, lead and evaluate school nurses, and other health staff.
- Under the direction of the Health Services Leadership, provide mentorship and professional development for school nurses and other health staff.
- Implement professional learning needs assessments to guide professional development planning.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a School Nurse Orientation and Induction program.
- Facilitate communication between Health Services leadership, school- based leaders, families, and community partners.
- Ensure compliance of all assigned schools with mandated school health services including immunizations, hearing and vision screening, and communicable disease reporting.
- Collaborate with school level leadership to ensure that students have consistent access to high quality school health services, addressing barriers and issues to Health Services leadership.
- Collaborate with Health Services leadership to maintain professional skills and knowledge of student Health Services in alignment with district, state, and federal regulations as well as national school nursing standards.
- Assess health trends in schools that pose a risk to students.
- Perform all duties in compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Board of Nursing, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) regulations, Colorado Department of Education (CDE) requirements and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).