Job Description
Meeting the highest standards of health care requires everyday leaders who encourage good health. School Nurses who don’t just administer medication, but who actively listen and assess students – looking them in the eye and letting them know that they are seen and heard and cared for. RN doesn’t just stand for Registered Nurse here – it stands for Required Nurturer.
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
PRN position, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Shifts vary, half or full days depending on coverage that is needed
Assessment and treatment of health care needs, including medication administration, first Aid and emergency care, communication with parents, and referral to physicians.
Development of health plans for responding to emergencies and disasters, and confidential communication and documentation of student health information.
Provide screening and referral for health conditions; screenings include, but is not limited to, vision and hearing.
Promote health and provides education by providing information to students and groups of students; topics may include nutrition, exercise, smoking preventions and cessation, oral health, substance use and abuse, immunizations and other.
Provide leadership role for health policies and health programs for the school.
Act as liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals, and the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required- Associate's Degree Nursing
Preferred -Bachelor's Degree Nursing
1 year experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing Required
Required- Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board
Required- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Licensing Board
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association-within 90 of hire
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.