Nurse PT

Charter Schools USA•Gonzales, LA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Nurse PT, you will support the instructional program by creating a climate of health and well-being in the school and by addressing the health needs of the school, consistent with the goals set forth by CSUSA.

Requirements

Ability to work and interact with individual at all levels of the organization.
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting the report electronically when needed.
Ability to establish a set of operating principles and routines, driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
Ability to establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
Computer Basics -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Student Information System (SIS).
Knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
Current license as a registered professional nurse in state.
Certification as a school nurse or working toward this certification in accordance with state law and regulation.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college.
Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
May perform other duties assigned.

Nice To Haves

Detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred.
Minimum of three years successful experience as a nurse or school nurse (preferred).

Responsibilities

Maintains a complete, up-to-date health record system using available technology.
Plans and conducts screenings, examinations and health appraisals in accordance with state law and CSUSA policy.
Monitors newly enrolled students in order to ensure that state law and district policy are implemented concerning health issues (i.e., immunization, medical records).
Advises and counsels students, staff and parents, as appropriate, concerning health issues.
Makes referrals to school resources and/or community agencies as necessary.
Serves as consultant and resource person in health instruction and curriculum planning.
Provides input to the administration concerning the implementation of state law and the development of CSUSA policies and procedures related to health issues.
Provides first aid as needed.
Assists emergency care givers as applicable.
Maintains appropriate records as required.
Makes recommendations to the principal regarding health and safety to promote a safe, healthy and comfortable learning environment.
Administers medication in accordance with state law and CSUSA policy.
Communicates with parents/guardians as needed concerning their child's health.
Keeps staff informed about relevant health issues.
Communicates with various health-related organizations in the community and surrounding areas as needed for students and staff.