The basic function of this full-time role is to work as a Diabetes Resource Nurse (DRN) to provide support to school nurses and staff regarding diabetes education and training that is required to ensure student safety and well-being when diabetes care is being provided while at school. The goal is to support student learning while managing the health care needs of students with diabetes as continued improvements to standardize clinical practices across all Prince William County School (PWCS) clinics are developed and implemented. This role fosters the growth and development of professional school nurses by identifying the educational needs of PWCS school nurses to provide competent evidence-based diabetes care to students. Such care is provided in accordance with foundational standards of nursing practice and the PWCS Professional School Nurse Performance Standards, which will be identified through direct observations conducted during both onsite clinic visits and in meetings such as 504s, IEP, and parent, face-to-face interviews, and record review of the HUB note documentation for students with diabetes. This role will consult on specific clinical practice questions and/or concerns related to direct care being provided to the students with diabetes while in school, and will participate in staff, student, and parent health related activities to help students, families, and school nurses feel supported and protected to thrive.

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