Registered Nurse- Schools at MJ CARE INC

Village of Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Health Education, First Aid Care, Health Assessments, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Organization, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Child Growth and Development, Emergency Response, Record Keeping, Infection Control, Public Health Knowledge, CPR Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description SUMMARY OF POSITION Improve children's health in the educational setting by performance of physical and developmental assessments and manage common pediatric illnesses. These services enhance children's attendance in school and assist families to meet their health care needs. DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES Essential Functions: Performs the following, as the school district requires and which the RN will: Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school health program. Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. Initiates program changes as needed. Manages program allotment efficiently. Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department. Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program. Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the school health program. Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services. Maintains security of school health supplies. Instructs students in health education according to the state curriculum (K-12). Serves as a resource person on health issues. Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers. Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff. Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required. Recommends corrective action where problems are identified. Conducts home visits when appropriate. Corresponds with parents on health needs of children. Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data. Considerable knowledge of medical disorders, treatments, and child growth and development. Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies. Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services. Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served. Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease. Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources. Ability to develop and maintain health records on students and positive working relationships. Follow infection control policy and practices of MJ Care and assigned school. General Responsibilities: Adheres to and supports the mission of MJ Care, Inc. Understands, adheres to, and upholds the values of MJ Care, Inc. Understands, adheres to, and upholds the Code of Conduct for MJ Care, Inc. Promotes continuous process improvements. Delivers service aligned with department guiding principles. Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of information and records at all times. Displays commitment to continuous learning, including own professional development as well as sharing information and learning with other team members. Safely transport and transfer student as necessary, with or without assistance, following proper policy/procedure. In case of emergency/disaster, safely transport person by stairs to evacuate per disaster policies. Maintains compliance with TB, and flu and COVID vaccine requirements for MJ Care and assigned school. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education Nurse degree from an accredited college. Current Department of Public Instruction license in good standing CPR certification Current state RN license in good standing. Experience 1+ year of experience preferred. Skills and Knowledge Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and billing software. Ability to accurately and efficiently use electronic medical records system. Strong communication skills including concentration, ability to learn, and good listening. Accurate problem solving, organization, attention to detail, and math skills. Ability to interact in a personal and professional manner with at all levels with internal and external customers. Ability to work as a collaborative team member. Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services. Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations and provide adequate assistance. Valid driver’s license in the state you reside, acceptable driving record, reliable vehicle, and proof of valid auto insurance per state requirements. LEVEL I ACCESS Protects access of Personal Health Information specific to the patients assigned to them for the purposes of screenings, consultations, evaluations, mandatory site-specific meetings, chart audits, payment and health care operations and therapy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to talk and hear; stand and walk; bend and/or kneel; squat, balance, and/or crawl; reach above shoulder level; push, pull, and/or twist up to 75lbs; walk up/down stairs; lift and/or carry up to 50lbs; and use fine dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to read documents, read computer screen, and observe students and work space. Specific hearing abilities required by the job include being able to hear in a moderately loud work environment (open area with multiple people conversing). Job includes risk of biohazard (i.e. blood borne pathogen). Works in limited space with equipment or exposed to equipment not conducive to pacemakers. Job requires use of protective equipment including but not limited to gown, gloves, and face protection.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will improve children's health in the educational setting by performing physical and developmental assessments and managing common pediatric illnesses. They will develop policies for the school health program and collaborate with child-support agencies to enhance children's attendance and health care needs.