REGISTERED NURSE, SCHOOL HEALTH (GRANT FUNDED)

POSITION GOAL

To maintain and/or improve the health status of students thus enabling them to profit fully from their educational experiences; and promote optimum health status and lifestyles for all students through the joint efforts of the home, school and community.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned associate's degree from an accredited institution in Nursing.
• A minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience in med-surg, pediatrics or a similar nursing specialty.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Florida State Board of Nursing. License must be in good standing.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, updated according to the American Heart or American Red Cross Association Standards.
• Successful completion of job-related test requirements, as follows:
  • a. Medication 85%
  • b. Universal Precautions 100%
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Nursing.
• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Works with school staff, students, principals, parents, and health care providers to ensure coordination of health care for students with chronic health conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-049