The Maize Special Education Cooperative is seeking a registered nurse to support students in the Life Skills classroom at Garden Plain High School. This position will work when the Renwick School District is in session and 13 additional days. Enjoy summers and school breaks off.

Overview

The Burse supports the instructional program with specific responsibilities for assessing the health needs of special education students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans, incorporating input from parents and physicians; complying with laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and injured students as specified by individual education plans; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.

Functions

• Acknowledges medical conditions and provides appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and injured children
• Administers first aid, medication, and specialized medical procedures (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, tracheostomy care, diabetes management, colostomy care, etc.)
• Assesses situations involving students' safety (e.g. physical abuse, use of illegal substances, etc.) to identify problems, refer for proper treatment, and comply with legal requirements
• Assists classroom teachers with age appropriate health education programs and activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g. hygiene, nutrition, dental, etc.)
• Collaborates with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. parents, students, health care providers, public agencies, etc.) to promote and secure student health services, provide information, and comply with legal requirements
• Develops and implements health care plans for special education students with chronic health related needs
• Provides direction to site personnel and implements medical orders provided by physicians
• Maintains confidential files and records of students (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, immunization records, etc.)
• Maintains contact with parents and guardians and advises of changes in student health and/or makes recommendations for further medical and emotional intervention
• Monitors students for illness and injury and attends to immediate health care concerns, providing follow-up care as necessary
• Refers students requiring additional medical attention to support the provision of required follow-up treatment and services
• Monitors students with chronic illnesses and assists the student in achieving the highest possible functional level
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops, in-services, staff meetings, etc.) for the purpose of gathering, conveying, and sharing information on students' health needs, service delivery, and educational programs while improving skills and knowledge
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, health care plans, reports, etc.)
• Provides training on a variety of health related subjects (e.g. CPR, food allergies, hygiene, medical procedures, safety measures, etc.) and acts as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel
• Administers mandated screenings (e.g. vision, hearing, etc.)
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator(s) and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) to ensure a positive learning environment
• Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care (e.g. wellness, nutrition, treatment protocols, childhood diseases, etc.) to provide information to staff, students, parents, and the public
• Responds to emergency medical situations and ensures appropriate medical attention and any related follow-up action
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,950.00 - $58,050.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• School

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person