RN School Nurse Austin ISD

Company: Ascension
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe Are Hiring: RN School Nurse Austin ISD Part-Time Location: AISD school campuses City, State: Austin, TX Department: School Programs Additional Job Details: Part-time Travel: Occasional school to school, mileage compensated from worksite to worksite(work related) ***Hours matching school campus type (Elementary 0730-1530, Middle school 0800-1600, High school 0830-1630); Follows school calendar, with teacher in-service days also requiring attendance. Total work days for the school year between 188 and 194 days, depending on school calendar options. No compensation for extended school breaks (fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break) although opportunities to work with other Ascension departments as PRN or float pool is an option*** What You Will Do: The Ascension Seton AISD School Health Team ("Health Team") is committed to providing safe care for students during school hours in collaboration with AISD school staff. Registered Nurses lead each campus Health Team,which includes School Health Assistants and AISD staff. Care is provided to students on-site by Registered Nurses,School Health Assistants, or AISD staff working under the direction of the Registered Nurses. The registered nurse is equipped with technology allowing real-time audio and video collaboration with the School Health Assistants. A physician Medical Director serves as a consultant with Student Health Services, developing policies and procedures which promote health, wellness, and safety. Services are provided for student's ages 3 to 22 years of age. Our partnership with Austin ISD was the first of its kind in the country when initially launched with national recognition. Responsibilities: * Participate in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of student care. * Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. * Oversee student care while at school. Delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel within scope of license. * Participate in the surveillance and prevention of communicable diseases. Comply with reporting guidelines. * Educate students, family members and faculty. Promote a wellness environment and ensures the health, comfort and safety of students. * You will do all of this while contributing to mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement: Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life. Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership. Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship. Creativity - Courageous Innovation. Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry. What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration: * BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. * Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required. Education: * Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. * BSN or enrolled preferred Work Experience: * 2 years of RN experience preferred * Pediatric experience preferred * Experience in Home Health Care or Outpatient Clinic preferred Why Join Our Team: Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. We strive to expand access to high-quality, low-cost, person-centered care and services for all. We operate more than 100 clinical locations in central Texas, including two teaching hospitals, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center, where candidates can find both career and clinical education opportunities. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, explore a career with us today. Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all. In FY2020, Ascension provided $2.4 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes more than 160,000 associates and 40,000 aligned providers across a national network of ministries. We offer rewarding careers across more than 2,600 sites of care - including 146 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities - in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension Seton is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster: EEO is

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