School Nurse (RN)

School Nurse (RN) Great Hearts Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification Hearing screenings Professional development facilitation in schools RN License BLS Certification Visual acuity testing Bachelor's degree Working with students Team training Acute care Professional development training First aid and CPR Full Job Description Great Hearts Harveston is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN)!

LOCATION

Great Hearts Harveston - 11801 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

REPORTS TO:

Headmaster and Director of Nursing About Great Hearts Harveston Great Hearts Harveston is a public K-12 charter school in Baton Rouge. Our academies cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. As a larger network, Great Hearts currently serves schools in Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana. Our academies produce great-hearted graduates that are prepared to be intellectual, moral and engaged citizens. Additional information can be found at http://www.greatheartsamerica.org/ Nature of the Work The Great Hearts Harveston Registered Nurse works within the campus health office and is responsible for providing medical care along with maintaining health and wellness to school-age scholars and school staff. The school nurse provides assessments and care for minor injuries, chronic illness, and urgent and emergency needs of scholars and staff. The Registered Nurse aids scholars and youth in developing their full potential in their own health and health education. The Registered Nurse provides education to staff regarding health and emergency response and emergency medication administration. Maintain good communications skills and professionalism while working with scholars, parents, and other staff members. The registered nurse will supervise the additional health office staff. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program. Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Louisiana Board of Nursing. Current CPR Certification. Louisiana Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance and background check. Experience in school nursing is highly recommended, but not required. Obtain certification and conduct hearing and vision screenings per Louisiana Department of Health guidelines. Obtain SSMP certification and train staff on use of Epinephrine, Albuterol and Narcan for emergency use. Job Duties and Responsibilities Treat minor and emergent injuries and illnesses. Ability to remain focused in the event of emergency with scholars or staff. Provide emergency care as needed to stabilize the severely ill or injured scholar until parents/guardians or emergency services arrive. Assess and treat scholars with acute and chronic illnesses. Identify underlying health condition by screening the scholars and determining abnormalities of scholar's health status. Review and implement Health Care Plans for Allergy, Asthma, Seizure and Migraine diagnoses. Contact parents as needed for illness and injuries. Educate scholars on hygiene and safety practices. Dispense daily medications OTC meds as per provider/Parent instruction. Possess basic math skills to ensure proper dosage amounts when dispensing medications. Review and verify immunizations for compliance and submission to the ADHS. Maintain complete, comprehensive, and thorough documentation. Ability to demonstrate calm, caring demeanor while working with scholars. Possess good presentation skills for training school staff. Keep the health office clean, organized, and quiet, along with ordering supplies as needed Compile, maintain, and file all updated immunization records, hearing and vision screenings, ASIR cards on all students. Promote the control of communicable diseases within the school and community. Competencies & Experience Expertise in school aged specific health care plans for acute and chronic health conditions. Competent in the ability to implement policies and procedures. Proficient computer skills. Ability to complete state and county required reports. Strong organizational, communication, mentoring, coaching and interpersonal skills.

Physical functions:

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 50 pounds approximately. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the additional tasks that may be assigned. Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

nursing license from the Louisiana Department of Health (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (Required)

Work Location:

In person