Registered Nurse School Based - Primary School Based

This position provides registered nursing care to pediatric and adolescent patients ages 4-20 in a school-based health center (SBHC) setting. The RN works independently without direct on-site supervision, taking a leadership role in assessing patient and family health problems, planning and implementing nursing care, and evaluating outcomes for a designated patient population.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a school-based health center providing primary care services to students in a primary school setting. This role requires understanding the functional and developmental needs of children and adolescents and the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient care activities in compliance with hospital policy and medical record standards
• Establish parental consent prior to assessment, treatment, or procedures
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments at appropriate intervals based on patient needs
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal clinical findings
• Identify and document patient and family educational needs upon initial assessment and as needed
• Screen for high-risk conditions and make appropriate referrals with documented follow-up
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing plans of care based on assessment findings and clinical judgment
• Modify plans of care based on patient response to interventions
• Prioritize patient care activities and appropriately coordinate or delegate aspects of care
• Involve patients and families in developing the plan of care
• Identify barriers to learning and provide health education based on identified needs
• Collaborate with school nurse to review immunization records and administer immunizations as age-appropriate
• Act as medical liaison between school, parents, and community regarding health and safety
• Provide classroom educational presentations or facilitate speakers on preventive health topics
• Practice Standard Precautions in all patient care activities
• Administer over-the-counter medications as designated by parental consent form and medical director guidelines
• Follow school board policy regarding daily medication administration
• Maintain OTC medications to meet pharmacy requirements, including completion and submission of monthly pharmacy inspection documents
• Adhere to medication policies, practices, and standards
• Appropriately handle and dispose of sharps
• Ensure patient and family rights including privacy and modesty in care provision
• Report suspected cases of abuse or neglect
• Comply with incident reporting and notification requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit-specific policies, procedures, and patient care equipment
• Complete unit-specific annual competency checklist
• Obtain necessary training prior to initial equipment use
• Ensure equipment is in operating order prior to use and differentiate between patient complications and equipment malfunction
• Use medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
• Adhere to policies and standards regarding lab testing
• Attend hospital-wide in-services to maintain current knowledge
• Initiate contact with Director of SBHC for training on appropriate topics

Required Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license
• Current BLS certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to four years of pediatric nursing experience

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 5 days per week, 8 hours per day