School Nurse

The King's Academy•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TKA is a Christ-centered school grounded in a Biblical worldview, and we are looking for a School Nurse who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is dedicated to the school’s Christ-centered mission. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide specialized assistance, immediate care, and appropriate referral for ill, medically fragile, and injured students; monitor, evaluate and assess students’ physical condition; administer first aid as necessary; provide health information to parents, students, and staff.

Requirements

School Nurse Services Credential issued by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (EC§49426) or a valid certificate of Public Health Nursing issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (EC§49423.5)
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Current BLS/CPR and First Aid certifications
3+ years of experience required
Ability to facilitate small and large groups of people in a variety of settings
Able to design health care plans for individual students
Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills
Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form
Able to work both independently and in a team setting
Demonstrated ability to lead by example
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Ability to learn new computer software systems
Commitment to loving and serving Jesus Christ and supporting the school’s mission
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Positive, flexible, resourceful and solution-oriented
Able to understand, love, and relate to students
Must be active (or pursuing) community in a local Christian body of believers
Must have compatible theology in line with TKA's Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Agreement

Responsibilities

Provide specialized health services assistance, evaluations, and information to students
Administer first aid as necessary; document and report unusual or critical cases
Monitor students' medical treatments, physical and mental health conditions and refer as needed
Maintain communication with parents and all involved parties to encourage necessary treatment
Collaborate with physicians and/or parents in order to maintain health regimen while at school
Consult and collaborate with Student Deans regarding a variety of health related issues
Administer and dispense medications and maintain proper records
Serve as a resource and/or instructor in health education to students, teachers and administrators
Interpret medical and nursing findings and makes recommendation to involved personnel
Provide consultation/counseling to staff, parents and students regarding health related issues
Resolve urgent safety and health care concerns to minimize infections per compliance directives
Maintain confidentiality of health-related records, both manual and electronic
Coordinate and implements all aspects of the school’s communicable disease prevention program
Participate in a variety of wellness projects at school site
Requisition, stock, and inventory medical, first aid and office supplies as necessary
Ensure required monthly checks of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are performed