Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Private Duty Nurses (RN/LPN) to provide individualized medical care for students during school hours. This role involves working closely with students, parents, and school staff to ensure the health and well-being of each student.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care to assigned students during school hours, including bus transportation.
• Maintain a positive image of the school system while exhibiting a collaborative attitude towards work.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding the medical needs of students.
• Report to the assigned work location on time and maintain regular attendance.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Provide medical services exclusively to assigned students and not to other individuals in the school.
• Remain visually accessible and available to the assigned student at all times.
• Handle any medical emergencies that may occur for the assigned student.
• Follow all physician orders to ensure the student is medically stable during school activities.
• Ensure appropriate medical supplies and equipment are available and in good working order.
• Attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when requested, providing relevant medical information.
• Responsible for activities of daily living for students (feeding, diapering, dressing, etc.), unless directed otherwise by school staff.
• Abide by all school policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Qualification

• Current and active State of Maryland Registered Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing license.
• Availability Monday-Friday during school hours, including transportation and field trips.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in pediatric nursing or similar settings is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a non-disruptive environment while providing care.

Working Conditions

• Individual will work in a culturally diverse and stimulating environment; Individual must enjoy working in the community
• May be required to lift /assist in transferring individuals, as needed

Quality Assured Staffing provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.