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Registered Nurse - RN - School NurseCareerStaff Unlimited is looking for caring and passionate Registered Nurses for the 2023-2024 School Year.Hourly Comp: $30SCHOOL NURSE JOB DESCRIPTION – REGISTERED NURSE, RN:
Hours: 7:00am to 2:30pm or 8:30am to 4:00pm - Monday - Friday (no nights or weekends)
Work a full school Calendar: Beginning of August through end of May
As a school nurse you will provide care to various sick/injured children according to health guidelines. You will be provide health services outline in the school health services manual.
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FOR REGISTERED NURSE, RN:
Familiar with Diastat, Glucagon, Epi-pens, Inhalers, Nebulizers
Route of meds frequently given: subcutaneous, enteral, oral, topical, eye drops, ear drops, nasal sprays
Oxygen administration via nasal cannula, bag, mask. Familiar with concentrators and portable tanks as well as how to change them out.
Documentation - Online/Paper
Identifies adverse reactions related to medications
Insulin
Doses based on carbohydrate counts
Insulin pen, syringes, insulin pumps
SKILLS FOR REGISTERED NURSE, RN:
Identification of students with chronic health conditions
Care coordination for children with chronic health needs
Support for control of communicable diseases such as COVID-19 including contract tracing
Record checks and outreach to families for state-required health screenings/immunizations
Support for oversight of LPN practice
Treatment iof children with diabetes
Glucose monitoring
Ketone monitoring
Hypoglycemic interventions
Hyperglycemic interventions
Insulin administration. Most doses in the school setting are based on carbohydrate counts. May also see students who have orders for sliding scale.
Insulin pumps
Enteral Nutrition:
Medication administration, enteral feedings, trouble shooting, site monitoring, placement check, tube replacement
Nasoenteric tubes
PEG tubes
CPR, AED, First aid
SKILLS CONTINUED FOR REGISTERED NURSE, RN:
Vital measurements: respirations, heart rate, temperature (P.O., tympanic, and axillary routes), pain
Assessment: lung sounds, heart sounds, neurological, gastrointestinal, signs of abuse/neglect, various injuries
Immunization administration
Seizure precautions
Able to identify adverse reactions/negative changes in a child’s assessment and is able to appropriately report these changes
Identifies and appropriately reports emergent medical situations
Catheterization of males and female children
Tracheostomy care, replacement, In-line and standard suction catheters.
Application of splints, ace bandages, cast care, warm/cool compresses
Childhood behavioral/mood disorders
Commonly seen medical conditions in a school:
Headaches, cuts/scrapes, fevers, vomiting/diarrhea, respiratory illnesses, allergies, conjunctivitis, rashes, head lice
ABOUT CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED:CareerStaff Unlimited (CSU) is a leader in healthcare staffing, with a national network of 6 brands, operating 24 offices, serving over 1,650 clients, and employing over 4,350 clinicians. CSU attracts high quality clinicians who transition well to new environments, are knowledgeable of industry technology, and rapidly assimilate into facility teams.CSU services cover all types of medical personnel, including nurses, therapists and pharmacists. Our professional staffing team offers unrivaled customer service and industry commitment, unique opportunities, top pay, and benefits that meet the lifestyle requirements of our clinicians. With our local presence, CSU provides personalized support in each community while still benefiting from the national resources and assistance of our larger CSU network.CareerStaff Unlimited is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA).Other Info
Job City: LOUISVILLE
Shift: 7A-3P
Setting: SCHOOL
Order ID:865672
Hourly Comp:$30