Registered Nurse

Job Overview

The Registered Nurse 2 provides comprehensive health services, including routine and urgent care to the students attending the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind and those residing in the residential program. Key responsibilities include managing chronic conditions (eg. diabetes, seizures, and asthma), administering medication per physician orders, performing screenings, treating injuries/illnesses, developing individualized health plans, and ensuring immunization compliance. The RN is on shift during the times that the students in the residential program are awake. The RN operates under the direction of the Health Services Director.

Essential Duties or ResponsibilitiesDirect care to students: 70%

• Administer basic first aid, routine, and urgent care to students and staff.

• Respond in person or phone for support of the classroom staff in multiple buildings.

• Prepare for and respond to school related emergencies (playground, bus, lockdown, disasters, offsite) or other critical incident that affects the health and safety of students and school staff.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student records.

• Delegate and supervise appropriately trained staff when performing needed health related tasks for students.

• Conduct health assessments, skilled nursing treatments, and screenings for students as indicated using appropriate equipment, techniques and resources.

• Administer medications/treatments in compliance with Doctor Orders, State and Federal Laws, and Montana Board of Nursing standards.

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHP) that promotes safety and an optimal learning environment.

• Serve as liaison/resource person for school personnel, administrators, families, community, and healthcare providers.

• Interpret medical evaluations for school personnel while maintaining HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality.

• Educate students and staff on health-related topics, including disease/injury prevention.

• Reduce chronic absenteeism by providing health education and anticipatory guidance to families.

• Monitor and control communicable diseases.

• Provide support for students with mental health concerns.

• Lead transition planning of homebound students with chronic health conditions and medication.

• Maintain current immunization records and communicate reportable childhood diseases to local health department.

• Ensure compliance with health regulations and guidelines.

• Assist in health and safety policy development and implementation.

• Facilitate referrals to outside healthcare providers and specialists when necessary.

• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment.

• Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffing and other required activities.

• Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth.