Ccs: Temporary Health Services - Registered Nurse (Job Id#2278)

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSPrince Frederick, Maryland 20678NOTICE OF VACANCYFebruary 1, 2024 POSITION: Temporary Health Services - Registered Nurse-RN (10-month) LOCATION: To Be Determined POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse serves as the leader of the school health nursing team. The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursingprocess, which is the systematic application of knowledge and skills used in assessing situations, deciding the course ofaction, implementing the action, and evaluating the outcomes. The Registered Nurse functions independently in the schoolsetting and makes the decisions about how care is provided and who provides the care to the students in the school.

TheRegistered Nurse manages the process of assessment, evaluation, maintenance and improvement of the health of studentsand staff; strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of students;participates in the identification of and assists in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to learning inindividual students; promotes the prevention of illness and disability as well as early detection and correction of healthproblems. One of the primary roles of the school nurse is to support student learning by serving as an advocate and liaisonbetween the home, the school, and the medical community regarding concerns that may affect a student's ability to learn. REPORTS TO: Principal and School Health Supervisor EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of an accredited nursing program for a Registered Nurse.

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.Active license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland.A minimum of two years nursing experience.Experience in pediatric nursing, public health nursing or school nursing preferred.Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for health care providers from the American Heart AssociationValid Maryland driver's license KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.)At the time of application, the candidate must have:Leadership skills to function as the team leader in the school settingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAptitude to operate a variety of computer and audio-visual devices/equipmentSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptableDemonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed belowESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The school nurse's role can be defined, but is not limited, to the following functions:Promotes and protects the optimal health status of childrenConducts health assessmentsObtains a health and developmental historyScreens and evaluates findings or deficits of state-mandated screenings, i.e. vision and hearingObserves the child for developmental patterns in making nursing assessment and nursing diagnosisIdentifies deviant health findings 3. Develops and implements a health planInterprets the health status of students to parents and school personnelInitiates referrals to parents, school personnel and community health resources for intervention, remediation, and follow-throughProvides ongoing health counseling with students, parents, and school personnelRecommends and helps to implement modification of school programs to meet students' health needsUtilizes existing health resources to provide appropriate care to students 4.

Maintains, evaluates, and interprets health data to meet the individual needs of students 5. Provides clinical nursing services as authorized by the Maryland Nurse Practice Act 6. Plans and implements school health management protocols for the child with special health needs 7.

Develops guidelines and provides for crisis intervention, acute illness, injury, and emotional disturbances 8. Participates as a member of the school's emergency preparedness/crisis intervention team 9. Promotes prevention and control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs; assists in th early surveillance, detection, and reporting of contagious diseases 10.

Provides oversight of licensure status and practice of other health service providers of lower licensure in applicable situations and delegates certain nursing functions to appropriate staff 11. Recommends provisions for a school environment conducive to learning 12. Identifies and reports school environmental concerns and issues 13.

Works with administration, faculty, and staff on remediation of issues 14. Provides health education 15. Provides direct health education and health counseling to assist students and families in making health and lifestyle decisions 16.

Serves as a resource person to the classroom teacher and supervisor in health instruction 17. Participates in health education, directly and indirectly, by teaching persons to become more assertive health consumers and to assume greater responsibility for their own health 18. Counsels students concerning problems, at-risk behaviors, mental health issues, and substance abuse to facilitate responsible decision-making practices 19.

Acts as a resource person in promoting health careers 20. Provides health counseling for staff 21. Provides leadership and/or support to staff wellness programs 22.

Functions as an integral member of the school interdisciplinary team. If a child requires a related health service, only the Registered Nurse can determine whether nursing services can be delegated. 23.

Coordinates medical input from the student's health care provider and involves the health care provider as appropriate 24. Coordinates school and community health activities and serves as a liaison between the home, school, and community 25. Serves as a link between school teams, student's health care providers, and school-based clinical staff 26.

Engages in research and evaluation of school Health Services to strengthen and improve school health programs and school nursing practices 27. Assists in the formation of health policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for the Calvert County Public Schools. 28.

Assumes accountability for professional ethics 29. Participates in continuing education programs (i.e., workshops, seminars, conferences, classes or courses, and certification or degree programs.) 30. Participates in professional organizations 31.

Knows and understands the legal aspects of school nursing practice and the impact on practice 32. Performs nursing duties in an ethical and professional manner in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act 33. Accepts responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice in the school setting 34.

Maintains competence in nursing 35. Provides services with respect for human dignity 36. Safeguards student's right to privacy by maintaining confidentiality of student records and communication regarding student 37.

Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others 38. Comes to work regularly and promptly 39. Works under stress and meets deadlines OTHER DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs relatedwork as required or assigned by the school health supervisor and/or building principal or designee PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

Workrequires light physical effort. Tasks may include assisting children and moving equipment. UNUSUAL DEMANDS: Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and other potentially infectious materials for which universal precautionsmust be implemented TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is temporary and length of employment is determined based on the needs of the assignedstudent(s).

Position and salary commensurate with licensure applied to the salary schedule for support employees(Scale 28). All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit. All employees are encouraged to haveautomatic payroll deposit.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools. EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate Vacancy APPLICATION PROCEDURE: This posting will remain open until filled. All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website -www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to education experience and must include immediate supervisor. Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be affordedan opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists. State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprintedand submit to a criminal background investigation.

Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the EmploymentEligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successfulcompletion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse andSexual Misconduct Prevention, all applicants are required to report all former employment where direct contact with minorsmay have occurred. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers,and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations where theapplicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin,familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or geneticinformation or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youthgroups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: ? Director of Student Services?

Director of Human Resources 443-550-8000 For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481. ************************************************ Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment StatementDiscrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals. Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, ordisability.

Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to anyform of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents and community members may report allegations of harassment to:Mrs. Cecelia Lewis Director of Student ServicesCalvert County Public Schools1305 Dares Beach RoadPrince Frederick, MD 20678 Employees may report allegations of harassment to:Mr.

Zachary SeawellDirector of Human ResourcesCalvert County Public Schools1305 Dares Beach RoadPrince Frederick, MD 20678 Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. Ifharassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engagedin any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion.

Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged inany form of harassment may result in suspension or termination. Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together toprevent any form of harassment. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.