RN School Health - Partial Year - Grant (Part Time w/ Benefits, Days)

Description

Job Summary

Delivers routine nursing care and conducts nursing practice in traditional service delivery models and with the use of Telehealth/telemedicine technology including care coordination, and primary prevention interventions. Performs health screenings, plans, implements and documents the appropriate plan of care; reports patient's conditions to healthcare team and families; and provides appropriate education to students and families. Works with the Florida Department of Health School Health Services Program, the School District, Principals and teams to promote health and wellness in Miami Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) in accordance to the guidelines and requirements of the hospital and stakeholders. Supervises clinical and direct-patient care (minimally 80% of the time). Coordinates the flow of multiple modalities to ensure optimal customer satisfaction during scheduled shifts.

Job Specific Duties

• Schedules, plans, and assists in completing and documenting required screenings. Coordinates with school health team appropriate interventions based on screenings. 
   
• Provides Telehealth consultations with use of technology (i.e., mobile health unit including peripheral devices) and uses video-conferencing for consults when required. 
   
• Ensures all student records are reviewed by the clinic team annually and implementing & delegating appropriate interventions. Keeps all registries up to date. 
   
• Delegates appropriate tasks to school Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) and school based team, ensuring all team activities are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
   
• Enters appropriate interventions and documents at minimum once annually and as required in the student’s CUMMS school.
   
• Performs assessments of students seeking care in the health clinic. Plans and implements plan of care using protocols and documents plan of care collaborating with other disciplines/services.
   
• Communicates with the Nursing Supervisor/ARNP/Physician/Medical Director on patient’s progress and documents all student visits to the clinic in the appropriate formats. 
   
• Identifies all students with chronic conditions and initiates contact with family. Collaborates to implement plan of care established by the care team and family. Plans record transfers.
   
• Ensures clinics are maintained according to all regulatory requirements including monitoring and documentation of all requirements. 
   
• Administers medication as ordered, adhering to all appropriate agency’s policies and procedures. Provides training as indicated for teachers and staff. 
   
• Plans and implements educational programs for students and staff as indicated by the school’s educational calendar and determined by Florida DOH and School District leadership team. 
   
• Participates in quality assurance programs established by regulatory agencies, Florida Department of Health and School District leadership team. 
   
• Participates in marketing and education strategies/activities to help increase consumer adoption and awareness to Telehealth program.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Level II Background Check DCF Mental Health only
• American Heart Association First Aid – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment  within 1 month

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BSN within 18 month of hire
• 2 years of nursing experience preferred
• 2 years of pediatric experience preferred
• Effective English and Spanish communication skills both verbal and written communications
• Basic computer knowledge to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficiency in medication calculations for administration
• Knowledge of CDC and MDCPS Vaccine Schedule/Mandatory Vaccine Requirements
• Ability to work well with school health team, providing leadership and direction to RN team members
• Able to maintain a high level of quality and safe patient care
• Ability to uphold the standards established by the Department of Health, Miami Dade County Public Schools and MCHS
• Able to provide direction, guidance, supervision and mentoring to a multidisciplinary team consistent with the objectives of the Mission and Vision of the Hospital

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