Staff Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to work at a facility in Springfield, Missouri. These are registry positions with our company. Pay Rate: $50/hour *W2 Shifts Available: Monday Friday 8:15 a.m. 3:15 p.m.

Primarily responsible for the school health services to students attending the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and implement a plan for health screenings.
• Coordinate, design and implement special health care procedures.
• Provide training on lifting techniques, basic first aid, infection control procedures, dispensing medication, CPR and other in-service as needed.
• Administer medication and other health care procedures.
• Follow proper nursing procedures and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Seek out and use community health service resources.
• Participate in staffings and IEP conferences to provide information on the student's physical and health needs when requested.
• Oversee all SHCP. Make sure they are completed correctly and all necessary supplies are available. Notify parents if additional supplies are needed.
• Utilize each student's individual communication system.
• Take a leadership role in developing and implementing a comprehensive school health plan.
• Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, using correct grammar, punctuation, clarity and consistency of thought.
• Collaborate with building administrator to maintain an orderly, attractive, safe, clean environment.
• Maintain CPR training instructor certification.
• Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personally identifiable information.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and access information via the internet.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Itinerant travel may be assigned as needed.
• Perform the daily self-care of students as needed and assigned (e.g., diapering, feeding, hand washing, tooth brushing, etc.)
• Lift and move 50 pounds to include assisting in changing positions of students.
• Participate in staff development activities to keep nursing skills updated and current.
• Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Required/Preferred:

• Licensed as a registered nurse in Missouri.
• Experience with pediatrics and/or individuals with disabilities preferred.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Patrick Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).