What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN / LPN, Part-Time position at Behavioral Health Associates?
Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.
BHA an opening for a part-time RN / LPN to serve students and staff.
JOB GOAL
Provide healthcare to students and staff. Perform health screenings. Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers. Serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care.
- Serving as consultants with other school professionals.
- Provide health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings.
- Monitor immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety.
- Oversee infection control measures.
- Actively participate in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school.
- Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans.
- Overseeing vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures.
- Making decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance.
- Providing health advice to school staff.
- Assist families with locating outside care and obtaining health insurance.
- Other duties as assigned by Administration.
ADDITIONAL
May also provide interventions for:
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Adolescent pregnancy
- Communicable diseases
- Dental disease
- Injuries and emergencies
- Mental health
- Nutrition
- Obesity
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Substance use and abuse
May be required to provide health education to students in contemporary topics, such as:
- Adolescent pregnancy prevention
- Exercise
- Nutrition
- Oral health
- Parenting
- Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases/infections
- Smoking prevention and cessation
- Substance use and abuse
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Certification as an RN or LPN
- Valid Driver's License
- CPR certification
- BSN preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate with parents, faculty, staff, and administration regarding student progress and needs.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Utilize effective verbal and written expression.
When applying to this position, please include a copy of your letter of interest, resume, and current clearances.
Click Here to complete BHA's Employment Application for Support Staff (Non-Teaching Positions)
BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.
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