School Nurse - Posted to Create a Candidate Pipeline

Delivers a comprehensive school health services program for all Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) students. Leads the school's health services program. Collaborates with others in the school to ensure that health services are coordinated and integrated with the school program. Provides health consultation to the principal and health services to employees for acute illness and injuries. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Manages the school health services program, including delegation and oversight of certified nursing assistants and other school staff involved in providing health services to students.
• Administers first aid for injury and illness. Administers medications and health care treatments.
• Identifies health barriers to student achievement and works with school staff and families to remediate those barriers. Assists the principal and staff to improve student attendance and achievement.
• Provides and coordinates health care interventions, including emergency responses.
• Develops a plan of care for students with chronic health conditions.
• Assesses the health needs of the school community.
• Coordinates health matters between the health care provider, family, and the school.
• Conducts, coordinates, and follows-up health screening programs.
• Maintains school health records, including ensuring compliance with state health mandates for school attendance.
• Monitors the spread of communicable diseases. Develops and implements strategies to control the spread of communicable diseases.
• Promotes a safe and orderly school environment.
• Provides health counseling and health education to optimize students' ability to make healthy choices, manage chronic health conditions and prepare them to make informed healthcare decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in nursing OR completion of a nursing diploma program.  Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Two years of professional nursing experience. 

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid license to practice registered nursing (RN), issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required.  Possession of current CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the nursing process.  Knowledge of pathophysiology and nursing management of common acute and chronic health conditions of the school population.   Knowledge of the tools, instruments, and equipment used in nursing.  Knowledge of current health issues and trends.

Skill in the provision of a variety of nursing care services.  Skill in the monitoring and assessment of patients' health care needs and services. Skill in the preparation and maintenance of records.  Skill in verbal and written communication, including interdisciplinary and multicultural communication.  Skill in the use of computers and word processing, database, patient care documentation, and spreadsheet software packages. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, and BCPS supervisors and administrators.

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and records.  Ability to apply the nursing process in the community setting.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this classification may include the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and lifting, the operation of medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the County.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Persons appointed to this class may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice

Persons appointed to this class must obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing within five years of employment in this classification.  Employees who do not obtain this requirement may be terminated.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

GRADE: 

View the TABCO 10 Month Employees Salary Scale

SALARY:       $62,252 - $121,924

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at: 

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll 

 

OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement. 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System. 

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.  Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire. 

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement 

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Application Instructions: 

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. 

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).  Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. 

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.   

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  

• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification. 

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education: 

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. 

• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.  

Proof of Degree Equivalency: 

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx 

Pre-Employment Requirements: 

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.  

• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. 

• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. 

• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university. 

• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. 

• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. 

• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. 

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees. 

Contact Information:

Jessica Ey, PHR
Human Resources Officer

Email:  jey@bcps.org

Phone: 443-809-4453