Location
Rockville, MD | United States
Job description
Nursing Interventions
- Treat students and staff for illness and injury
- Provide any medically necessary treatments during the school day for students including blood glucose monitoring and Insulin administration.
Student Medical Records
- Maintain up to date student medical records including:
- Health inventories
- Immunization records
- Medication orders
- Any related medical records necessary for providing nursing care during the school day
Individual Health Care Plans (IHP)
- Develop IHP for any students that:
- Have chronic conditions and/or need medical monitoring
- Receive medications during the school day
Medication Administration and Recordation
- Administer student medication as prescribed
- Keep accurate schedules of medication administration
- Utilize SNAP/nursing specific software for recording all medication entries and electronic health records
- Maintain system allowing for quick access to any and all emergency medications that have been prescribed for individual students (e.g., Epipens, Diastat, Nayzilam, injectable medications)
External Communication
- Communicate with physicians, parents/guardians, other care providers on an ongoing basis to meet the students’ health and safety needs
- Consult with local and state health department professionals regarding communicable disease concerns when issues arise
- Monitor influenza surveillance programs when appropriate
Staff Training
- Coordinate training of classroom and related staff on the proper administration of emergency medications for field trip days, community outings, and/or job sites
- Train staff about student's IHP that have complex medical conditions
- May be required to provide training for CMT licensure
- May be required to coordinate renewal class for CMT license renewal bi-annually
- Train designated staff to check blood glucose levels for diabetic students
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland
- Pediatric nursing experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Accepts direction/feedback and demonstrates ability to make changes accordingly
- Computer skills related to common office tasks such as email, conducting internet searches, and using MSOffice (e.g., MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Flexibility with regard to daily routine and responsibilities
- Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred
- Experience in a school setting preferred
Ivymount provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Accordingly, Ivymount carries out all terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national origin, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
About Ivymount School
For six decades, The Ivymount Organization has provided professional leadership and trusted educational, therapeutic, and professional services that invest in the abilities of neurodiverse children and young adults. Evidence-based, interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships with universities and professionals invigorate the field and enhance the services we provide.
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