School Nurse (RN)
Company: Government jobs
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
General Description
Under general supervision, performs work of moderate to high-level
decision making with the majority of work completed in the school
setting. Provides comprehensive health and nursing services in
school clinics. Handles routine and complex medical situations
within standard medical practices. Contacts are made within and
outside the school. Requires handling of sensitive and confidential
information, and dealing tactfully with others. Considerable
professional judgment is required.
Essential Job Functions
*All functions listed below are required to be done in accordance
with the Code of Virginia; Regulations Governing the Practice of
Nursing (2015) 18 VAC 90-20-420 et. seq. **Refers employees to the
health center or his/her doctor for further evaluation and follow
up.
Considerable knowledge of health conditions and treatments, and
child growth and development. Comprehensive knowledge of first aid,
CPR, and AED operation; of medications/side-effects and health care
procedures. Demonstrated ability to screen and assess illnesses,
injuries, and seizures to determine appropriate immediate treatment
and to handle emergencies; to develop and maintain effective and
sensitive relationships with students with special needs, parents,
staff and the public; to prioritize work schedules, work
independently, train school personnel, and assume responsibility
without direct supervision. Working knowledge of the principles,
practices and methods of school nursing; of health promotion and
disease prevention; health problems and procedures for treatment in
coordination with health and social service agencies; of *Federal,
State and local laws and regulations governing school health and
nursing practices. Ability to assess school community, individual
and family and target the population's health care needs; to
identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease;
to provide nursing services independently within a framework of
guidelines and protocols in schools and school clinics; to
communicate effectively orally and in writing; to operate a
personal computer and related software and other standard office
equipment; to interact with a variety of people from different
cultures and backgrounds and of varying ages; to manage time
efficiently and meet deadlines; to develop and maintain effective
working relationships with internal and external customers.
Requirements
Nursing diploma from an approved nursing program, or an associate's
degree in nursing; bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; two
years of experience working as a Registered Nurse. Current,
documented proficiency in the care of patients with chronic
illnesses and the use of basic medical equipment. A valid license
to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
CPR/AED Certification (Healthcare Provider adult and child level);
Some travel is required. Preferred: CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
Certification and National Certification as a School Nurse
(NCSN).
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the
following background investigations/tests:
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of
benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon
full-time and part-time employee status.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page
01 Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
02 Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving the sexual
molestation, physical or sexual abuse or rape of anyone?
03 Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse
and/or neglect?
* Required Question
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