School-Based Registered Nurse

• Provide basic healthcare to students in the case of injury or acute illness.
• Development and implementation of Individualized Healthcare Plans for students with chronic illnesses and/or medical disabilities.
• Complete nursing appraisal for all student with chronic illnesses and/or medical disabilities.
• Development and promotion of health education programs for the school community.
• Maintain all clinical records.
• Coordination of state mandated, annual vision and hearing screenings for assigned school(s).
• Counsel students, parents, teachers, and school administrators regarding health problems, providing information and/or referrals to community resources.
• Development of plans and procedures, as well as training of staff for emergency management of illnesses and injuries within the school community.
• Monitor and track student immunization compliance.
• Train and monitor the Licensed Practical Nurse and unlicensed school staff in administering routine and emergency medications to students with chronic health conditions.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary student support team, providing health counsel in the development and implementation of both Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504b Plans for students with chronic health conditions.
• Serve as a member of the student wellness support team, providing input regarding to mental wellness and case management.
• Knowledge of child development and common childhood health conditions.
• Skill in administration, analysis, and interpretation of various assessment measures.
• Ability to work with minimal on-site supervision and adapt to multiple settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact well with students, families, school personnel, as well as other community stakeholders.
• Ability to provide age and functionally appropriate instruction to students in the care of their chronic medical condition.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems, such as Microsoft Office. EHR experience preferred.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus - Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
• Interpersonal Skills - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; can put others at ease and disarm hostility.
• Managing Relationships - Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skill to accomplish job tasks at a high level; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.
• Knowledge of child development and common childhood health conditions.
• Skill in administration, analysis, and interpretation of various assessment measures.
• Ability to work with minimal on-site supervision and adapt to multiple settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact well with students, families, school personnel, as well as other community stakeholders.
• Ability to provide age and functionally appropriate instruction to students in the care of their chronic medical condition.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems, such as Microsoft Office. EHR experience preferred.

• An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelors preferred, from an accredited institution.
• A valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Maryland, in good standing with the board.
• At least one year of clinical experience in a tertiary care setting, pediatric care preferred.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be legally allowed to work in the U.S.

• The job functions will require the following physical demands at varying degrees: lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, feeling, standing, and walking without the use of assistive devices, and sitting.
• Manual dexterity such that is needed to operate a computer, telephone, health equipment.
• Ability to see and read with or without the use of assistive devices.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and via telephone with or without the use of assistive devices.
• Ability to speak in audible tones which allow for others to understand clearly in normal conversation and in meetings, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to differentiate colors with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with Local 44 (L44) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.