Part-Time School Nurse at BES - COP Grant Funded 10-03-2024 - Worcester County Public Schools

POSITION:School Nurse – BES Part-Time – COP Grant Funded 

Provide nursing services to students and staff in compliance with local policy and state regulations.  Support the Wellness and Health Education programs. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: 

• Provides health services to students who need medical assistance during the school day and in out-of-school time programs. 

• Administers and/or monitors all medications taken by students during the school day and in out-of-school time programs as prescribed by written doctor’s orders. 

• Provides training to school staff to support school health asappropriate.? 

• Participates in multidisciplinary teams as appropriate. 

• Conducts periodic health screenings as required by state law and Worcester County Public Schools. 

• Maintains cumulative health and medical reports on all students as required by state law and Worcester County Public Schools. 

• Develops, implements, andmaintainsIndividualized Health Care Plans and Emergency Action Plans.  

• Monitors compliance with mandated immunizations and other required medical programs. 

• Serves as liaison with the Worcester County Health Department. 

• Assists with the evaluation of school-based health services program. 

• Coordinates wellness activities for school staff. 

•  Maintains health room supplies and equipment. 

• Participates in the Worcester County Health Council. 

• Assists in providing nursing services when schools are opened as emergency shelters. 

• Collaborates with WCPS Nurse Manager.  

• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, CPS Nurse Manager and Coordinator of School Health. 

• Provide nursing services to students during Before and/or After School Academy. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Current Registered Nurse license 

• Current CPR Certification (BLS) 

DUTY YEAR AND SALARY: 

This is a part- time hourly position, 17.5 hours per week.  Hours may vary depending on the needs of the school and will be determined by the principal. Salary is based on the Nurse’s Salary Scale. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

• Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the School Nurse position must submit a completed online application available from our website at www.worcesterk12.org. 

• Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a résumé. 

• Applications received by the vacancy announcement due date will be prescreened.  

• The selected applicants will be invited for an interview. 

If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact Debbie Powell at 410-632-5120 or email us atwcpshr@worcesterk12.org. 

If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request. 

All applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 

The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway,Newark, MD 21841,410-632-5000.