Standby School Nurse (RN)

Standby School Nurse (RN)

Location:Montgomery County Maryland

Pay:$45 - $60per hour

PositionSummary

V-Tech Solutions is seeking a Standby School Nurse (RN) to provide flexible nursing coverage throughout Montgomery County Public Schools. The Standby School Nurse serves as a floating Registered Nurse supporting multiple schools classrooms specialized programs and school-sponsored activities as needed.

Unlike a one-to-one nursing assignment this role provides comprehensive nursing care to students across assigned locations ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment through clinical assessment medication administration health monitoring emergency response and collaboration with school staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessments treatment and ongoing monitoring for students with acute and chronic health conditions.

• Administer medications and perform nursing proceduresin accordance withphysician orders Maryland nursing regulations and school policies.

• Support students with asthma diabetes seizure disorders severe allergies and other medically complex conditions.

• Provide nursing coverage during field trips school events testing extracurricular activities and other school-sponsored programs.

• Serve as temporary nursing coverage when school nurses or private duty nurses are unavailable.

• Respond to medical emergencies and activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) when necessary.

• Maintainaccuratetimely and confidential student health records and documentation.

• Collaborate with school nurses administrators teachers parents/guardians healthcare providers and multidisciplinary teams.

• Assistwith infection prevention communicable disease control and school health education initiatives.

• Support students receiving special education services and those with individualized healthcare plans.

• Travel between assigned schools and educational programs as.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Experience in pediatric school or community health nursing preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment critical thinking and communication skills.

• Experience administering medications and responding to medical emergencies

• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing assignments.

• Excellent organizational documentation and time management skills.

• Knowledge of Maryland school health regulations is preferred.

Required Skills

• Student health assessment

• First aid and emergency response

• Medication administration

• Pediatric care

• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Recordkeeping and documentation

• Critical thinking and decision-making

• Organization and time management

• Infection control

• Adaptability and teamwork

• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Confidentiality and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• National Certified School Nurse (NCSN) certification.

• Previousschool nursing experience.

• Experience supporting students with disabilities and medically fragile populations.

• Familiarity with IEPs Section 504 Plans Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs).

Compensation

Hourly Pay: $45.00$60.00an hour based on experience and qualifications. Join V-Tech Solutions and help provide high-quality nursing care that supports student health safety and academic success throughout Montgomery County schools.