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About the Role

The Nurse, Cedar Lane will provide full-time nursing services to special education students at a special needs school during the school day, practicing in accordance with the State of Maryland Nurse Practice Act and professional standards. This role involves coordinating and providing services to students with complex medical conditions and health-related safety needs, and collaborating with students, families, staff, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to students with complex medical needs and independently performs nursing treatments.
• Performs nursing assessments and tasks to address student health care needs in school and during bus transportation.
• Provides basic first aid and emergency care to staff and visitors, making referrals for additional care when indicated.
• Clarifies physician orders and writes procedures for treatment in consultation with the physician.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate records.
• Communicates confidentially with health services professionals, school personnel, and parents or guardians.
• Administers medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Delegates nursing functions to unlicensed personnel.
• Maintains equipment in good working order, and reports equipment problems to parents and/or health services professionals.
• Monitors and reports student problems during transportation to parents, health services professionals, and school staff as appropriate.
• Participates in school committees, parent conferences, IEP meetings, as needed.
• Makes home visits where indicated.
• Provides case management and care coordination to help students achieve their best possible health and to support student success in the learning process.
• Addresses health related barriers to student success in the learning process.
• Apprises school staff of health and safety issues.
• Maintains confidential information in compliance with nursing practice, state and federal regulations, and school board policy.
• Serves as liaison, consultant, and resource person with students, parents or guardians, school staff, related services personnel, and the community.
• Collaborates with school administrators regarding school health services issues.
• Monitors and reports environmental health concerns.
• Maintains current licensure in nursing and related certification as appropriate.
• Keeps abreast of current nursing theory and practice and attends professional conferences and workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A diploma from an accredited school of nursing or an Associate of Arts degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Active license to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland.
• Two (2) years of pediatric or community health experience.
• Current CPR and AED certification.

Skills

• Pediatric nursing
• Community health
• CPR
• AED certification
• Nursing care plans
• Suctioning
• Tube feedings
• Administering oxygen
• Case management
• Care coordination

Location

• Howard County, Maryland

Work Type

• Full-time
• 11-month per year

Experience Level

• 2 years of pediatric or community health experience
• 2 years nursing experience supporting special education students and their families (preferred)

Education Level

• Diploma from an accredited school of nursing or an Associate of Arts degree in Nursing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• Compensation will be set within Lane A on the Nurses’ scale.
• Step placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience.
• Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Paid time off (details in negotiated agreement).
• Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is mandatory for eligible employees.
• Fingerprinting
• Criminal background investigation
• Maryland Employment History Review
• Physical examination (some positions)
• Drug testing (some positions)
• Provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States.
• HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

About the Company

• The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation.
• Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

Equal Opportunity

• HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.
• HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
• All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org.