Queen Anne's County Public Schools

School Nurse Vacancy - Sudlersville Middle School
 

JOB SUMMARY:

Using clinical knowledge and judgment, the school nurse provides health care to students and staff, performs health screenings and coordinates referrals.

qualifications:

1.    Must Possess a Maryland RN License.
2.    Two or more years of experience working in a school setting or equivalent experience preferred.
 

Responsibilities:

      1.   Assists in the development of Emergency Care Plan for the school according to local policy and regulations.

      2.   Implements a comprehensive school health program for students and staff.

      3.   Collects health status data, systematically records data on student health record and interprets data by comparing it to norms and standards.

      4.   Conducts health appraisals through health screenings, interviews, observations, and review of health records and reports.

      5.   Develops, implements, and evaluates an individualized health care plan for students with identified health needs.

      6.   Notifies appropriate persons on positive findings from health appraisals and screening programs.

      7.   Identifies, assesses, and provides health follow-up on conditions which may interfere with learning.

      8.   Interprets health information and medical reports to school personnel, family, and students as appropriate.

      9.   Conducts NSG assessments and renders first aid/NSG care accordingly.

      10.  Implements the medication policy.        

      11.  Monitors compliance of students with current immunization and communicable disease regulation.

      12.  Consults with the Health Services Supervisor in the interpretation of laws, regulations, and policies regarding communicable diseases to school personnel, pupils, and parents.

      13.  Maintains health room facilities, supplies, and equipment.
14.  Consults with the Health Services Supervisor and building administration regarding the enforcement of disease         control/prevention policies.
15.  Instructs and supervises staff in performing special health procedures.
16.  Identifies students and families in need of health counseling.
17.  Provides health counseling and referrals to students, families, and/or groups in health related matters.
18.  Provides leadership and guidance regarding accident prevention and environmental health.
19.  Confers with the individual involved in an accident and appropriate school personnel regarding preventive measures and corrective action.
20.  Analyzes accident reports to determine causes and location of accidents.
21.  Provides direct and indirect health instruction during the performance of health guidance.
22.  Acts as a resource person in health education to school personnel.
23.  Participates as a member of interdisciplinary teams and committees.
24.  Plans with Health Services Supervisor, school administrator and parent/teacher organizations for health education programs based on identified needs.
25.  Promotes optimal level of health and wellness and assists students/staff to be competent, self directed consumers of health services.
26.  Participates in the evaluation of the Health Services Program at the local school level by collecting, maintaining, and analyzing school health data.
27.  Other duties as assigned by the building administrator.
 

Pay and Hours: 

This is a full-time, 10 month position with a minimum of 35 hours per week, Support Unit I Agreement. Full benefit package available. 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit an online application at hr.qacps.org.  Along with your application, please upload a current letter of interest, updated resume, two (2) letters of recommendation and any additional supporting documents. 

 
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff.  The Board of Education of Queen Anne’s County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 

• Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, michael.noel@qacps.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 176. 
• Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans, Director of Student Services, starke.evans@qacps.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 154.  
• Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith, Supervisor of Special Education, joeleen.smith@qacps.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 131. 
• Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, michael.noel@qacs.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 176. 

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, 202 Chesterfield Ave, Centreville, Maryland 21617.

External Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
1-800-669-4000
1-800-669-6820 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
 
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
410.767.8600 (Español-marque el 2)
1.800.637.6247
Maryland Relay 7-1-1
 
U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202
(202) 401-2000
1-800-872-5327
Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
 
Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.
www.qacps.org