School Nurse: PRN

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion caring for children?

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to work in our Early Childhood Development Center. At our center, we enroll many children with significant conditions that are medically fragile, may need tube feeding or other specialized care. 

Qualifications:

• Must have current license as an RN in the state of Tennessee and have 2 years’ experience in nursing, preferably with young children. Work in pediatric            rehabilitation preferred.
• Must demonstrate knowledge, skills, education, and training in pediatric              rehabilitation nursing.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent clinical nursing and communication skills.
• Willing to maintain a license as a Certified CPR Instructor.
• Ability to provide staff training on topics such as First Aid/CPR, universal              precautions, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide and/or oversee specialized care, including tube feeding, medication administration, seizure precautions, and respiratory support.

• Ensure appropriate medical accommodations are incorporated into classroom and program activities.

• Train program staff on individual children’s health-care needs and coordinate referrals for First Aid, CPR, infection prevention, and emergency procedures training.

• Serve as a key point of contact for medical coordination and communication between program staff, parents, and guardians.

• Document and maintain health records in accordance with regulatory agencies and Signal Centers policies. 

• Identify and participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen pediatric rehabilitation knowledge and skills.

• Other duties as assigned.

Working Here:

Our culture is important and we’ve included it in our strategic plan by creating goals which include creating a culture of belonging where everyone has what they need to succeed and thrive and investing in developing the next generation of leaders.  Join us in our mission to create a community of lifelong independence, where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured. Together, we can make a difference.

Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person in all that we do. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees and to promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.