School Nurse

*URBAN PATHWAYS K-5 COLLEGE CHARTER SCHOOL**JOB DESCRIPTION**TITLE: *School Nurse-RN*REPORTS TO: Director of Operations**DEPARTMENT: *Non-Teaching Staff*FLSA STATUS: Exempt**JOB GOAL: *The primary responsibility is to develop and execute a school health program under the direction of a Certified School Nurse.*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**Health Services:*Provide direct care utilizing"¯professional"¯triage"¯skills,"¯basic"¯care,"¯and established school health protocols.Manage campus clinic"¯independently"¯which can serve up to 360 students.Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.Ensure students"¯are compliant with immunization per state requirements.*Consultation*Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals, as needed.Participate in health-related school committees"¯focused on student health and wellness.Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.Participate in"¯recognizing"¯and reporting of suspected child abuse.May conduct home visits to help with student health problems, on rare occasion with permission of principal.Communicate regularly with the"¯Director of Operations, School Counselor, Social Worker, Teachers, parents, food service staff, and other staff regarding health issues Serve as a health advocate for students.Collect,"¯review,"¯and"¯enter"¯immunization records."¯Ensure records are compliant"¯per state requirements"¯and remain compliant throughout the school year.Compile, maintain, and file all physical and"¯electronic"¯reports, records, and other documents required, including"¯clinic visits, student action plans, doctor's orders, etc.Request supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.Comply with policies established by federal and state laws,"¯state"¯department of"¯health rules, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in health services area.Report potential health and safety hazards to the Director"¯of"¯Operations.Comply with all district and campus routines and regulationCompletes all other duties, as assigned.*We look for Team members who embody the following values and characteristics:*Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students"¯are capable of getting"¯to and through collegeHas demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for themHas a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve"¯quicklyWorks with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomesThrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and changeSeeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organizationWorks through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships"¯in order to"¯achieve outcomesWe believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct,"¯professionalism"¯and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.*Qualifications:** Must have a clear RN License in Pennsylvania- will be supervised by a Certified School Nurse* Current certification in CPR/AED/ First Aid"¯(required)*PHYSICAL DEMANDS: *The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.● Incumbent must stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.● Incumbent must sit for extended periods of time.● Incumbent may occasionally be required to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.● Incumbent must have the ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle materials, supplies and equipment.*SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:*● Problem-Solving● Attention to Detail● Analytical Skills● Judgment/Independent Decision Making● Collaboration/Team Player● Customer Service● Written/Verbal Communication● Adaptability*WORK DAYS AND SHIFTS:*Monday - Friday10 month time period*SALARY RANGE:**RN-$55,000-$66,000*Job Type: Full-timePay: $55,000.00 - $66,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:* Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)License/Certification:* PA Nursing License (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2024-11-04