CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

February 1, 2024

 

 

POSITION: Temporary Health Services – Registered Nurse-RN (10-month)

 

LOCATION: To Be Determined

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The registered nurse serves as the leader of the school health nursing team. The registered nurse utilizes the nursing

process, which is the systematic application of knowledge and skills used in assessing situations, deciding the course of

action, implementing the action, and evaluating the outcomes. The registered nurse functions independently in the school

setting and makes the decisions about how care is provided and who provides the care to the students in the school. The

registered nurse manages the process of assessment, evaluation, maintenance and improvement of the health of students

and staff; strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of students;

participates in the identification of and assists in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to learning in

individual students; promotes the prevention of illness and disability as well as early detection and correction of health

problems. One of the primary roles of the school nurse is to support student learning by serving as an advocate and liaison

between the home, the school, and the medical community regarding concerns that may affect a student’s ability to learn.

 

REPORTS TO:

 

Principal and School Health Supervisor

 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

 

  1. Successful completion of an accredited nursing program for a registered nurse. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
  2. Active license as a registered nurse in the state of Maryland.
  3. A minimum of two years nursing experience.
  4. Experience in pediatric nursing, public health nursing or school nursing preferred.
  5. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for health care providers from the American Heart Association
  6. Valid Maryland driver’s license

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

 

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.)

At the time of application, the candidate must have:

  1. Leadership skills to function as the team leader in the school setting
  2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  3. Aptitude to operate a variety of computer and audio-visual devices/equipment
  4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable
  5. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The school nurse’s role can be defined, but is not limited, to the following functions:

  1. Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children
  2. Conducts health assessments

     3. Develops and implements a health plan

     4. Maintains, evaluates, and interprets health data to meet the individual needs of students
     5. Provides clinical nursing services as authorized by the Maryland Nurse Practice Act
     6. Plans and implements school health management protocols for the child with special health needs
     7. Develops guidelines and provides for crisis intervention, acute illness, injury, and emotional disturbances
     8. Participates as a member of the school’s emergency preparedness/crisis intervention team
     9. Promotes prevention and control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs; assists in th               early surveillance, detection, and reporting of contagious diseases
   10. Provides oversight of licensure status and practice of other health service providers of lower licensure in applicable
         situations and delegates certain nursing functions to appropriate staff
   11. Recommends provisions for a school environment conducive to learning
   12. Identifies and reports school environmental concerns and issues
   13. Works with administration, faculty, and staff on remediation of issues
   14. Provides health education
   15. Provides direct health education and health counseling to assist students and families in making health and lifestyle                 decisions
   16. Serves as a resource person to the classroom teacher and supervisor in health instruction
   17. Participates in health education, directly and indirectly, by teaching persons to become more assertive health                           consumers and to assume greater responsibility for their own health
   18. Counsels students concerning problems, at-risk behaviors, mental health issues, and substance abuse to facilitate                   responsible decision-making practices 
   19. Acts as a resource person in promoting health careers
   20. Provides health counseling for staff
   21. Provides leadership and/or support to staff wellness programs
   22. Functions as an integral member of the school interdisciplinary team. If a child requires a related health service, only               the registered nurse can determine whether nursing services can be delegated.
   23. Coordinates medical input from the student’s health care provider and involves the health care provider as appropriate
   24. Coordinates school and community health activities and serves as a liaison between the home, school, and community
   25. Serves as a link between school teams, student’s health care providers, and school-based clinical staff
   26. Engages in research and evaluation of school health services to strengthen and improve school health programs and               school nursing practices
   27. Assists in the formation of health policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for the Calvert County Public Schools.
   28. Assumes accountability for professional ethics
   29. Participates in continuing education programs (i.e., workshops, seminars, conferences, classes or courses, and                       certification or degree programs.)
   30. Participates in professional organizations
   31. Knows and understands the legal aspects of school nursing practice and the impact on practice
   32. Performs nursing duties in an ethical and professional manner in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act
   33. Accepts responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice in the school setting
   34. Maintains competence in nursing
   35. Provides services with respect for human dignity
   36. Safeguards student’s right to privacy by maintaining confidentiality of student records and communication regarding               student
   37. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others
   38. Comes to work regularly and promptly
   39. Works under stress and meets deadlines

 

 

OTHER DUTIES:

 

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related

work as required or assigned by the school health supervisor and/or building principal or designee

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. Work

requires light physical effort. Tasks may include assisting children and moving equipment.

 

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

 

Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and other potentially infectious materials for which universal precautions

must be implemented

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

This position is temporary and length of employment is determined based on the needs of the assigned

student(s). Position and salary commensurate with licensure applied to the salary schedule for support employees

(Scale 28). All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit. All employees are encouraged to have

automatic payroll deposit.

 

FLSA STATUS:

 

Non-exempt

 

EVALUATION:

 

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

 

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:

 

Immediate Vacancy

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

 

This posting will remain open until filled.

 

All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website –

www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

 

References must be directly related to education experience and must include immediate supervisor.

 

Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be afforded

an opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists.

 

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted

and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment

Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful

completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

 

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

 

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and

Sexual Misconduct Prevention, all applicants are required to report all former employment where direct contact with minors

may have occurred. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers,

and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations where the

applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

 

Nondiscrimination Statement

 

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin,

familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic

information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth

groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

 

? Director of Student Services

? Director of Human Resources

    443-550-8000

 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:

https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

 

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

 

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or

disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any

form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

 

Students, parents and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Mrs. Cecelia Lewis 

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

 

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

 

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If

harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged

in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in

any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

 

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to

prevent any form of harassment.

 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:

https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.