School Based Registered Nurse (RN) 6872
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Job Location:
Frankfort, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Text 6872 to to Quick Apply for this School Based Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity!
This positions schedule will be based on the school calendar.
Focusing on Whole-Person Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole-person integrating physical mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.
We are currently seeking a full time School Based Registered Nurse (RN) for our School-based program located at Community Schools of Frankfort in Clinton County IN.
Key Responsibilities of a School Based RN:
- Responds to requests from students/caregivers/clients concerning the effectiveness of medications side-effects special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.
- Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.
- Document as appropriate in the school-based record and the MHS electronic system if a MHS patient visit takes place.
- Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
- Review lab and test results reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.
- Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff. Including vital signs and other point-of-care testing. Provide health screenings as needed and direct students/clients to appropriate integrated medical care services.
- Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
- Provide as needed educational groups and one-on-one teaching to students/their caregivers and clients concerning their medications diagnosis and health related issues.
- Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.
- Participate in reviews and modifications of students/clients services during treatment planning.
- Assist with maintenance of student health records providing annual screenings testing and follow up on immunizations through the Indiana Department of Education.
- Function as a liaison with students/caregivers with emergency room physician offices pharmacies and the MHS Provider (if a patient) to clarify medication order obtain proper prescriptions labs testing and referrals and obtain appointments as needed.
- Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.
- Up to 10% travel for training and coverage at other locations as needed.
We are seeking School Based RN candidates with the following qualities:
- Associate of Science in Nursing required; Bachelors degree preferred
- Current non-probationary licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana
- Valid drivers license proof of auto insurance reliable transportation and a driving record meeting Meridians driving policy
- Two (2) years nursing experience required
Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to qualified School Based RN candidates:
- Health dental vision plans
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness short term disability etc.
- 401k with company contribution
- Generous PTO plan
- Wellness plan
- Paid Holidays
- Life balance oriented organization
Drug screen TB test extensive background check and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks social distancing and sanitizing.
Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Meridian Health Services believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health.
