School Nurse For Indiana Academy

Provide routine and emergency health care for the students of the Indiana Academy, responding appropriately to medical and mental health emergencies. Identify and prioritize student health needs using individualized, detailed assessment, practicing preventative care, intervention and referral as appropriate.

Integrate caring, kindness, and advocacy into practice. Coordinate and provide transportation for Indiana Academy students to and from health-related appointments as necessary, following the established transportation process, assisting students in the appointment or pharmacy process as needed. Communicate with pharmacies and coordinate with the nurse manager to collect insurance copay information, copay and medication refills as needed.

Maintain professional records using available technology appropriate to the work setting, practicing privacy and confidentiality of student health and educational information according to HIPAA and FERPA regulations. Store, log, administer and record medication in compliance with the Indiana Academy Medication Policy and all applicable laws. Delegation (within the scope of their license), training and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel in medication administration.

Practice collaboration, respect and professionalism with all team members and stakeholders, maintaining an open line of communication with parents and students to achieve optimal outcomes. May be required to respond to calls after work hours. Conduct rounds on student floors for assessment (within the scope of their license), provide care for illness or injury, deliver meals, and/or medication as needed.

Assist students with illness or injury as needed at various sites not limited to Wagoner Hall. Help implement strategies to promote health. Demonstrate knowledge of existing local, state, and federal laws governing school health programs.

Coordinate, promote and manage quarterly blood-drives, maintain a working relationship with blood drive team. Complete required professional development and annual health trainings according to school, state and/or district policies.

• Requires successful completion of a background check.Position FunctionProvide health care and health related education to students at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, a residential school for academically gifted 11th and 12th grade students, under the supervision and direction of the School Nurse Manager.Minimum Education Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Minimum Experience: Over three months of experience of utilizing the nursing process in practice within the scope of held license (LPN or RN). Minimum Other Current Indiana LPN license by date of employment.

• Possess and maintain an Indiana driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.

• Computer literate.

• CPR/first aid certification

• Authorization to work in the US: Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
  
  Preferred Experience: Broad experience of utilizing the nursing process within the scope of their license in a variety of settings (LPN or RN). Pediatric, mental health services and/or experience in a school setting.Preferred OtherCurrent Indiana RN license by date of employment