RN - School Nurse

Area of Interest : Nursing

FTE / Hours per pay period : 0.9

Department : In School Health WL School

Shift : 0730-1430 or 0830-1530

Job ID : 168201

Overview

RN School Nurse- Float

Waterloo Community Schools

0730-14300 or 0830-1530, full-time

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

This is a hybrid position in which the RN will float between school buildings within the district based on daily coverage needs. When school-based support is not required, the RN will provide care and support at various UnityPoint Health clinics as directed. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, quality patient / family care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families. In conjunction with management, the RN plans, directs, facilitates, and evaluates school nursing services provided.

Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act. Provides nursing services and care coordination as outlined by the professional service agreement with the Waterloo Community Schools (WCSD). Delivers nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health Waterloo within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, quality patient / family care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families. In conjunction with the Clinical Administrator II, plans, directs, facilitates, and evaluates school nursing services provided.

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Responsibilities

Care Coordination

Coordinates all program required care necessary for students, staff, and community members in order to provide a healthy learning environment for all students in the Waterloo Community School District.

Utilizes the delegation interpretive statement to guide best practice when supervising and delegating to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Health Assistants, in the schools.

Coordinates referrals to students’ medical home or private healthcare provider

Coordinates all program required care necessary for students, staff, and community members in order to provide a healthy learning environment for all students in the Waterloo Community School District.

Utilizes the delegation interpretive statement to guide best practice when supervising and delegating to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Health Assistants, in the schools.

Coordinates referrals to students’ medical home or private healthcare provider

Assist the educational team in identification of learners needing accommodations or specialized instruction related to their health during the school day.

Develops Individualized Health Plans (IHP’s), Emergency Plans (EP’s), and Emergency Evacuation Plans (EEP’s) for students in order to create a safe learning environment and educate the staff on health prevention and promotion.

Provides direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process including pertinent and appropriate documentation through required school nurse documentation and the EMR at WCSD.

Assures compliance with State mandated health requirements for school entry to include, but not limited to : Immunizations, dental, vision, physical, and lead screening.

Patient Care

Works with families, physicians, and Waterloo Community Schools.

Uses the nursing process to promote positive health and development of students

Assures all program-required health screenings are conducted and completed

Maintains responsibility for the condition of assigned patients.

Implements procedures for prevention of communicable diseases in the schools and alerts staff and parents / guardians to health trends and issues

Education

Provides education to students, staff and families to promote health and safety.

Provides self-management support to students

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Associates Degree in Nursing

One year nursing experience

Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.

V alid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Preferred :

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Pediatric nursing experience