What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at East Carolina University?
Position Information
| Job Title | School Nurse |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 500245 |
| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Department | AAH COE ECUCS ECU Allocations |
| Department Homepage | http://www.ecu.edu/cs-educ/labschool/index.cfm/ |
| Advertising Department | COLLEGE OF EDUCATION |
| Division | Academic Affairs |
| Classification Title | Specialist |
| Working Title | ECU Community School Nurse |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Full Time or Part Time | Full Time |
| Recruitment Range | Commensurate with Qualifications |
| Position Location (City) | Greenville |
| Position Type | Non-Faculty |
| Job Category | Non-Faculty Instructional & Research |
| Organizational Unit Overview | The East Carolina University Community School involves cross campus collaboration to provide the students a spectrum of support and services to comprehensively address their academic, social-emotional, physical, and family/community needs. The school will include one class per grade level for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The community school involves an integrated partnership with Pitt County Schools and will be housed within a local elementary school. |
| Job Duties | The employee identifies and treats health disorders among students and provides instruction in the maintenance of good health and disease prevention. The employee must evaluate the physical conditions of students and refer students to appropriate resources as needed. Decisions made by this employee require discretionary judgment and analysis. School Nursing services include, but are not limited to: —Individual health care needs assessments for student —Health care plan development, revision and evaluation including Emergency Action Plans, Individual Health Care Plans and health-related components of Individual Education Program —Direct provision of nursing health care services —School staff instruction and supervision in provision of care for students with special health care needs —Instruction and oversight for medication administration processes in school —Emergency and injury care, planning and training —Communicable disease control and outbreak response in schools —Assessment of school community health and safety issues —Student screening for conditions that impact access to education, such as vision screening —Member and resource for student assistance teams that develop health-related student accommodations —Health-related community resource liaison for schools Contingent upon availability of funding. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Must obtain National School Nurse Certification within 3 years of hire. Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatments. Considerable knowledge of child growth and development. Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social services agencies. Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting delivery of school health services. Ability to identify abnormal growth and development symptoms of disease. Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources. Ability to develop and maintain health records on students. |
| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation | Licensure as a Registered Nurse |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience in pediatrics and/or public health preferred. |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Candidates must submit a: (1) cv/resume (2) letter of application describing academic background, specific skills and experiences relevant to the position, (3) list of three references, including contact information online at www.jobs.ecu.edu, (4) a copy of nursing license. Finally, copies of transcripts should be sent to Tracy Cole, Search Chair, ECU Community School, College of Education Mailstop:167, 811 Howell Street, Greenville, NC 27858. Official transcripts and three original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Any original, signed letters of reference, not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, should be the mailed to Tracy Cole, Search Committee Chair via the address provided above. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. |
| Additional Instructions to Applicant | In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. |
| Job Open Date | 09/23/2021 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. | |
| Initial Screening Begins | 10/07/2021 |
| Rank Level | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45268 |
| AA/EOE | East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. |
| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
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