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What is the role of a RN, School Nurse at Med Center Health?

The RN, School Nurse position at Med Center Health is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this RN, School Nurse job located?

Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101, United States

What type of employment is offered for this RN, School Nurse role?

Full-time or part-time position

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This role spans multiple industries.

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Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

RN, School Nurse job near me in Bowling Green, Kentucky at Med Center Health

Position Summary
- The RN, School Nurse specializes in the practice of school based nursing to advance the wellness, academic success, and personal achievement of students. As part of Med Center Health's School Based Health Clinics (SBHC), the School Nurse leads the provision of health services by providing care to students, provides health screenings and referrals for health conditions, and intervenes with potential health programs. Facilitates positive student engagement and well-being and promotes health and safety. Actively collaborates with other professionals and serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Work Experience
  - One year of nursing experience in a clinical setting required.
  - Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
- Education
  - Associate’s degree in Nursing required.
  - Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
- Certifications/Licensure
  - Kentucky RN license (OR) RN license in a State recognized by the Kentucky Nurse Licensure Compact Act required effective June 1, 2007.
Job Specific Performance Standards
- The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
  - Provides health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings. Serves as a health and wellness consultant to other school professionals such food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors. Provides health advice to school education teams and actively participates in school safety plans.
  - Oversees medication administration, infection control, and other health care procedures. Coordinates and performs vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screenings.
  - Develops plans for student care based on assessment, intervention, and identification of outcomes and the evaluation of care. Assists students and families with locating outside care as needed.
  - Monitors immunizations, management of communicable diseases, and assess the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety.
  - Ensures that SBHC policies and procedures are compliant with state and other regulatory guidelines. Makes decisions related to nursing practice and the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice.

RN, School Nurse in Bowling Green, Kentucky at Med Center Health

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