A School Nurse provides care to school age children. Provides first aid, treats illnesses that occur at school, administers medications, and coordinates with other health care providers, including behavioral and mental health care providers. May work at a school or travel to different schools within a school district.
Long Term Substitute School Nurse
Howard Center
Howard Center - Jean Garvin School - Williston, Vermont Job Details
Job ID:
5897141
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
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School Nurse(long-term substitute) - Jean Garvin School
Position is 20 hours/week through December 2026
The nurse is responsible for oversight, coordination, and documentation of the medical care for all youth in the Jean Garvin School. This includes provision of direct nursing care, development of medical policies and procedures, maintenance of health records, communication and collaboration with students' caregivers and medical team, and oversight of health and safety QA processes. In addition, the nurse provides support for immunizations, screenings, and documentation. We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Provides nursing assessments of health status and physical complaints, conducts vision and hearing screenings, administers medication, provides first aid and coordinates specialty consultations as needed.
Provides education for youth and families in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, substance use and harm reduction, and pro-active health practices. The nurse schedules follow-up care as needed.
Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team; regularly attends staff/treatment team meeting as assigned.
Works closely with covering psychiatrists in assessing child's response to psychotropic medication, side effects. Transcribes MD orders and ensures follow-through.
Works cooperatively with school staff in scheduling off-site medical appointments; ensures consents to give medications are signed and medications are supplied from home for students; other aspects of medical care are integrated into the treatment plan as appropriate.
Maintains medical records on all youth including history and physical, specialty consultations, medication administration sheets, health care discharge summary and school health/immunization records in compliance with Department of Education requirements.
Reviews all medication incidents, helps analyze patterns of medication incidents with the CYFS QA Director; corrects procedural problems noted.
Develops medication administration and other medical policies and procedures in accordance with HC practices and CARF standards.
Provides regular training for program staff on medication administration and management of individual health action plans, and other pertinent medical information.
Requirements:
Graduation from an RN education program
One to two years of post-RN licensure clinical nursing experience
Unencumbered Vermont RN license or eligible for licensure in VT
Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
Fingerprinting may be required
Structure:
20 hours/ week
AFSCME Union (Dues will apply)
Starting at $34.71/ hour
We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
Benefits:
Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
Two Dental options
Vision Insurance
Employer 401(k) contributions
Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
Childcare Stipend
Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral program with financial payment
Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
Our Values:
Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.
Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.