Registered Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States My Florida Corp Defunct Full time

Job Description

This position is a professional Registered Nurse Specialist that will provide advanced comprehensive public health nursing in the school health program.

The Registered Nurse Specialist will assist the School Health Program Manager with overseeing nursing staff to ensure health appraisals, nursing assessments, evaluations, and meeting the healthcare needs of students by consultation, referral, and partnering with medical providers, parents/guardians, and school health personnel, regarding students health needs are provided by school health nurses.

This position is responsible for ensuring that school health nurses provide case management including follow-up on referrals and collaboration with community resources/partners as needed.

Assists with the development of student/family focused care plans for students identified with chronic health conditions. Reviews and monitors student records to assure that child specific trainings are completed according to statutory requirements.

Works closely with the School Health Program Manager to review and update school health policies and procedures, including but not limited to school health nursing protocols and standard care plans.

Responsible for developing training materials in collaboration with school health nurses. Works with community partners by providing nursing consultation to ensure compliance of basic, full-service, and comprehensive school health standards and nursing protocols.

The Registered Nurse Specialist will assist with conducting regular school health site visits. Responsible for meeting with the Clinical Supervisor of the contracted schools monthly to review site visit findings and provide technical assistance.

During site visits, complete the student health record review sheet and the health room review sheet at all assigned contracted schools.

Works closely with the Executive Nursing Director to develop and facilitate training programs complete with skills check for all nursing staff.

Facilitate FLShots Training for employees, Immunization POD staff, and school district IMT staff. Responsible for serving on committees and taskforces to represent the Florida Department of Health in Broward County.

Other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced comprehensive public health nursing in the school health program
Assist the School Health Program Manager with overseeing nursing staff
Ensure health appraisals, nursing assessments, evaluations, and meeting the healthcare needs of students
Provide case management including follow-up on referrals and collaboration with community resources/partners as needed
Assist with the development of student/family focused care plans for students identified with chronic health conditions
Review and monitor student records to assure that child specific trainings are completed according to statutory requirements
Work closely with the School Health Program Manager to review and update school health policies and procedures
Develop training materials in collaboration with school health nurses
Work with community partners by providing nursing consultation to ensure compliance of basic, full-service, and comprehensive school health standards and nursing protocols
Assist with conducting regular school health site visits
Meet with the Clinical Supervisor of the contracted schools monthly to review site visit findings and provide technical assistance
Complete the student health record review sheet and the health room review sheet at all assigned contracted schools
Work closely with the Executive Nursing Director to develop and facilitate training programs complete with skills check for all nursing staff
Facilitate FLShots Training for employees, Immunization POD staff, and school district IMT staff
Serve on committees and taskforces to represent the Florida Department of Health in Broward County

Requirements

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code or 8.27
Associate Degree or Higher in Nursing from an accredited college or university
At least six (6) months of RN experience working with pediatrics
A valid drivers license free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and receive reimbursement for mileage

Preferred Qualifications

At least six (6) months of RN experience working as a School Nurse
At least six (6) months RN experience in administering immunizations to infants, children, and adults
Experience developing and facilitating trainings for nursing staff

Registered Nurse Specialist