School Nurse jobs in Cheyenne, WY

School Nurse administers nursing care under the guidelines of a school system. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of student care. Being a School Nurse ensures the health, comfort and safety of students. Requires state nursing licensure and educational credential. Additionally, School Nurse typically requires an associate's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The School Nurse work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a School Nurse typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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SCHOOL NURSE
  • Laramie County School District #1
  • Cheyenne, WY FULL_TIME
    • JobID: 4490

      Position Type:
      Teaching/Professional Job Postings/School Nurse
      Date Posted:
      6/22/2023
      Location:
      CAREY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
      Date Available:
      08/2023
      Closing Date:
      Until Filled

      185 Day Contract
      Contract Start Date: August 2023
      7 hours daily
      Monday - Friday
      Salary: $48,420.00 minimum - $80,928 maximum (pro-rated for part-time) Benefits
      Benefits: Health Insurance employee contribution toward premium for Family $199.52 or Single $60.32 per month

      JOB DESCRIPTION

      Laramie County School District #1

      School Nurse

      Purpose Statement

      The job of School Nurse is done for the purpose/s of overseeing the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by health care professionals as appropriate; ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; and serving as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and conducting mandated health screenings and identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow up treatment.

      This job reports to the Building Principal

      Essential Functions
      • Administers recommended screenings (e.g. vision, dental, hearing, back/scoliosis, height and weight, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
      • Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
      • Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services, providing information and complying with legal requirements.
      • Conducts and addresses age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g. health education, nutritional workshops, emotional environment of the school, etc.) for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans.
      • Cooperates in the identification of students in need of additional assistance (e.g. visually, physically and other impaired students, participates as the health expert on IEP and 504 teams, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring students educational needs are met in a healthy school environment.
      • Develops individual student care plans for the purpose of addressing students health needs, providing direction to site personnel and/or implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.
      • Directs student health services (e.g. establishing or revising school and District health policies, providing and promoting nursing as a career as appropriate, disseminating information, assessing the physical environment of the school, implementing precautions for blood borne pathogens and other infectious diseases, training staff, planning for emergencies and disasters, etc.) for the purpose of prioritizing project activities, ensuring utilization of personnel in compliance with site requirements, assuring health care needs are met, promoting a healthy school environment, and meeting recommended requirements.
      • Maintains students confidential files and records (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, medication logs, screening information, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
      • Maintains contact, as confidentiality laws permit, with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of significant changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
      • Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury and students with chronic illnesses for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns, initiating follow-up care and assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
      • Monitors immunizations, assures appropriate exclusion from school and reentry into school for the purpose of ensuring a safe and healthy school environment.
      • Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
      • Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. quantity reports, student services, correspondence, internal audits, core plans, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
      • Provides direct health care to students and staff for the purpose of providing a healthy school environment.
      • Provides training or serves a resource on a variety of health related subjects (e.g. disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, medication management, policies and procedures, substance abuse, growth and development, food allergies, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
      • Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
      • Reports communicable disease as required by law for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
      • Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
      • Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care (e.g. wellness, nutrition, treatment protocols, childhood diseases, current state and federal codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to student health care, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to staff, students, parents, and the public.
      • Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, acute student health problems, etc. ) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
      • Responsible for medication administration, first aid, and specialized medical treatments that are within the scope of nursing practices and/or are ordered by an appropriately licensed health care provider for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.

      Other Functions

      Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

      Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

      Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

      SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.

      KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards and codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies.

      ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

      Responsibility

      Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

      Working Environment

      The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 40% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

      Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
      Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.
      Certificates: Appropriate Wyoming State Department of Education Permit
      Healthcare Provider CPR Certificate and Registered Nurse License from the Wyoming Board of Nursing
      Equivalency Required Testing
      Continuing Educ./Training
      Clearances: As required by PTSB and Wyoming State Board of Nursing
      HIRING MANAGER: Matt Schlagel/Janet Farmer
      Title: Principals, Carey Junior High School/Head Nurse
      Phone: 307-771-2580

      HR Staff: Susan Johnson
      Phone: 307-771-215

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School Nurse - 2024-25 School Year
  • Educational Service Unit 13
  • Scottsbluff, NE FULL_TIME
  • ESU 13 is in need of a School Nurse for the 2024-25 School Year for our students programs! This position is located out of our Meridian School in our Administration Building in Scottsbluff. Job Title:...
  • 8 Days Ago

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  • Tryon, NE FULL_TIME
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  • Arthur, NE FULL_TIME
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RN / Registered Nurse / Nebraska / Any / Internal Med Nurse Practitioner Job
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Oncology Nurse Supervisor
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • A local health care organization located just a short distance from Cheyenne is searching for an Oncology Nurse Supervis...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,170 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • Summit Medical Staffing Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Cheyenne, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Med Surg ($2800-$3300/Week)
  • Vetted Health
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • Travel Nurse - Med Surg ($2800-$3300/Week)Company: Vetted HealthStates: All 50 states (nationwide)Overview:Vetted Health...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Registered Nurse RN Telemetry
  • OneStaff Medical
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to w...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,194 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Job Description &...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse Surgical Nights
  • UCHealth
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital Main Hosp, US:CO:Fort Collins Department: 30 Bed Post-Surgical Uni...
  • 2/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse Medical Oncology Nights
  • UCHealth
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital Main Hosp, US:CO:Fort Collins Department: 30 bed Medical Oncology ...
  • 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse Acute Care Float Pool
  • UCHealth
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital Main Hosp, US:CO:Fort Collins Department: Acute Care Float Pool FT...
  • 2/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

Cheyenne (/ʃaɪˈæn/ shy-AN or /ʃaɪˈɛn/) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. It is the principal city of the Cheyenne, Wyoming, Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Laramie County. The population was 59,466 at the 2010 census. Cheyenne is the northern terminus of the extensive and fast-growing Front Range Urban Corridor that stretches from Cheyenne to Pueblo, Colorado which has a population of 4,333,742 according to the 2010 United States Census. Cheyenne is situated on Crow Creek and Dry Creek. The Cheyenne,...
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Income Estimation for School Nurse jobs
$40,855 to $64,552
Cheyenne, Wyoming area prices
were up 2.3% from a year ago

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