Registered Nurse (School Nurse); Monday - Friday 7:30 Am - 4:30 Pm

Description

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides assessment, treatment, emergency care, and case management of student health conditions as part of the overall Health and Wellness Program in accordance with the Job Corps Federal Regulations, the (PRH) Policy and Requirements Handbook, and federal and state laws related to professional scope of practice with a general emphasis on helping students overcome barriers to employability. The RN may serve as the acting Health and Wellness Manager (short or long term) in the absence of the Health and Wellness Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Stays current on Job Corps policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all of the Center's Operating Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student records and maintains HIPPA compliance.
• Securely safeguards all records within the scope of the Center's protocols and procedures.
• Documents all procedures, counseling, and education provided to students accurately and timely.
• Documents and submits forms and correspondence to local, state, and federal agencies to meet all requirements of the program.
• Educates students about Health Services.
• Follows infection control procedures.
• Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies.
• On-call support required.
• Conducts monthly medication reviews for students on long-term prescribed medications with the Center Physician and CMHC as appropriate. Medication rationale and review includes student adherence, side effects, and whether or not the medication is leading to the desired effect.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures and collects specimens as required by National Job Corps Protocol.
• Assists with scheduling and follow up of medical appointments on Center and community appointments.
• Performs routine medical tasks within the scope of license and documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs and Student Health Records.
• Coordination of Chronic Care Management Plans for students with chronic illnesses
• Nursing assessment and triage of students with acute illnesses and concerns; implement provider orders.
• Works closely with counselors, residential staff, and medical trade instructors in providing wellness education to students.
• Administers immunizations as required.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum: Active, unrestricted license to practice in state where Center is located.

Preferred: One year nursing experience, plus Job Corps experience desirable.

Knowledge: Sound nursing techniques. Ability to relate effectively to student population. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good organizational skills. Ability to carry out instructions without constant supervision. Must maintain CPR certification.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

Standing

Sitting

Seeing

Hearing

Speaking

Walking

Occasionally

Bending

Stooping

Squatting

Flexibility

Seldom

Climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Carrying

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Running

Driving

Environmental Demands:

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment

Work Alone: Occasionally works alone

Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading: Ability to read at a college level

Writing: Ability to write at a college level