Registered Nurse School Audubon Charter
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse who works in the school setting is required to work with a high level of autonomy as they are the only medical professional on campus. School nurses (RN) provide health education to staff and students performs complex health procedures (PEG tube care Emergency Trach Care etc.) and delegates non-complex procedures to Medical Assistants (MA) Trained Unlicensed Personnel Paraprofessionals (TUP) Unlicensed Diabetic Care Assistants (UDCA) and School Health Assistants (SHA). The school nurse (RN) is responsible for administering counting and storing medications for students. The school nurse (RN) makes supervisory rounds for the School Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) MAs and SHAs and completes the environmental survey at assigned campuses. Additionally the school nurse (RN) performs all other health related tasks as necessary. The school nurse (RN) is responsible for training staff on how to use emergency medications such as EpiPens ensures that the emergency equipment (i.e. AEDs) are in working condition.
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Responsibilities
- Major Roles
- Assess plan implement and evaluate nursing care to students with acute illness and injuries within Health Centers in Schools nursing guidelines.
- Refer to school resource or hospital emergency room when students health problems exceed the realm of the RNs expertise.
- Orient new team members (as required) precepts student nurses.
- Communicate with parent/guardian support staff and school faculty as necessary concerning the students health status while maintaining confidentiality.
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- Evaluate & update immunization records of each enrolled student.
- Provide preventive health education and counsel students families and school staff on issues related to the childs health.
- Administer medications according to Nursing Protocol and physicians orders.
- Perform hearing and vision screens.
- Collaboration and Partnership
- Initiate and update students plan of care as requested by Pupil Appraisal Services or Exceptional Student Services within established guidelines.
- Other duties
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience Education Training Special Skills and Licensure:
- Experience/Education:Graduate from Accredited RN Program
- Skills:Able to work with a wide range of professional & non-professional staff while maintaining flexibility & a positive attitude.
- Licensure:Current unrestricted Louisiana State license as RN CPR Certified
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
FMOL Health is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible. This commitment is grounded in a h ... View more
