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Kennedy Krieger Institute School Nurse

Employer
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Location
Baltimore, MD
Closing date
Sep 24, 2020

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Industry
Education
Function
Nurse
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Kennedy Krieger Institute School Nurse Position This is a school nurse position, located at our Greenspring High School location, and is a 40 hours per week position. Work hours are Monday thru Friday, 7:45am - 3:45pm, and summer hours are 7:45am - 3:30pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm. May require travel to Kennedy Krieger site at Downtown Baltimore location for coverage of outpatient clinics. The Kennedy Krieger School Nurse provides direct nursing care for each student. The School Nurse adheres to the standards set by the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and utilizes the nursing process in developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of care which will help the student achieve and maintain their optimal level of wellness. The School Nurse involves the parent/guardian, therapist, teacher, and other appropriate staff as needed to promote the student's level of wellness. Responsibilities 1. Maintains a cumulative health record on each student. 2. Implements the nursing process to develop individualized health care plans for students with special health concerns. 3. Administers medications in accordance with the Kennedy Krieger Institute's School Medication Administration Policy. 4. Utilizes principles of safety and infection control. 5. Administers first aid and treats illnesses in accordance with the standards of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 6. Assures that all students are in compliance with the Maryland state law for immunizations. 7. Maintains and organizes medical equipment and supplies for the school health suite. 8. Assists the Baltimore City Health Department with annual hearing and vision screening and performs scoliosis screening on seventh grade students in accordance with state law. 9. Monitors height, weight, pulse and blood pressure of designated students. 10. Serves as a liaison between family, school personnel and health care providers. 11. Participates in pre-admission and ATM review for students with identified health needs. 12. Provides staff with updated information on health issues through in-services or relevant journal articles. Qualifications EDUCATION: Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Maryland. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year of clinical experience required Minimum of one year of school health and/or pediatric experience preferred. We offer competitive salaries; employer contributed childcare accounts, tuition advancement, employer matched 401(k), full-time and part-time benefits, free secure parking, a professional career ladder and a comprehensive competency-based orientation. Please phone, mail, fax or email resumes to: Shirl Lloyd-Taylor, BSN, RN, Nurse Recruiter Kennedy Krieger Institute | 707 N. Broadway Nursing Administration, Baltimore, MD 21205 Phone: 443.923.9420 | Fax: 443.923.9435 E-mail: TaylorSh@KennedyKrieger.org www.KennedyKrieger.org | Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet

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