The School Registered Nurse oversees the application of thenursing process and the delivery of student care in a school setting. TheSchool RN supports the physical, mental and emotional well-being of studentswithin the school setting. The School RN plays an essential role in promotingthe health and safety, responding to medical emergencies, managing chronicconditions and serving as a liaison between families, school staff andhealthcare providers. The School RN provides services in accordance with Amergis’philosophy, standards, policies and physician orders.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state ofemployment
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
- School Nurse Certification as required by state or contract
- One year of school nursing, public health or pediatricexperience, preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Float school nurse is ASSIGNED their schedule and cannotmake changes; requests can be made but not guaranteed to be honored to ensureevery school has coverage. Charles County covers all of K-12 and a coupleof charter programs. Our staff can expect to be sent anywhere in CharlesCounty and should be comfortable understanding potential commutes.
While mandatory floating is less ideal to candidates, inreturn they are guaranteed to work every day of school regardless of all beingcovered. If all schools are covered, our staff will double up at a schoolto ensure full time hours are met. The hours are still strictly paid forhours worked and no holiday or school break pay, but if school is in sessionCCPS will work the nurses.
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs