School Nurse - RN

Fort Worth Country Day•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Worth Country Day is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered Registered Nurse to provide primary health and emergency care to students, promote wellness, and serve as a resource for health concerns in the school setting. This is a salaried, exempt position working under the direct supervision of the School’s Director of Health Services.

Requirements

Holds current Texas State license as a Registered Professional Nurse required
Current CPR certification required
Baccalaureate degree in nursing required
Embody, model and communicate the School’s mission and core values (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage, integrity and scholarship)
Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
Collaborate and work well with colleagues, parents and students
Execute duties in a positive and punctual manner
Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional self-improvement and personal growth
Thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric and/or community or public health nursing preferred
Prior experience in school nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Using the nursing process to assess the health needs of students and staff.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
Provide care for student and staff illnesses and accidents.
Assist the Director of School Health Services with developing individual health care plans and modifications for students with special healthcare needs.
Serve as a liaison between the home, medical community, and the school regarding student health concerns.
Assist the Director of School Health Services with mandated school screening programs and school/sports physicals and follow-up.
Monitor the school environment and recommends changes to promote health and safety.
Assist the Director of School Health Services with preparing and maintaining accurate cumulative health records including immunizations.
Serve as a resource person to families, the school, and community regarding health issues.
Serve as a member of the student’s support team, as needed.
Participate in reviewing and evaluating own job performance and maintains the professional development and /or training to maintain their license and be cognizant of current practices in school nursing.
Report suspected physical and sexual abuse and neglect, follows communicable disease control procedures, and assists the Director of School Health Services with informing administration and/or parents regarding school exclusion and readmission.