School Nurse

Basis Ed•Cedar Park, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BASIS Cedar Park is seeking qualified candidates for a School Nurse to to join our bright, passionate team! WE ARE NATIONALLY RANKED BASIS Curriculum Schools have been consistently ranked among the best schools in the United States. It is a reflection of the quality of the BASIS Curriculum, dedication of our expert educators, and hard work of incredible students. Our schools offer students an education that prepares them according to the highest, most rigorous international standards. The top five high schools in the United States are BASIS Curriculum Schools, as are six of the nations top eight, and seven of Americas top fourteen, according to U.S. News & World Reports annual rankings. BASIS.ed School teams offer an incredible opportunity to be deeply involved in an academic community that is dynamic, exciting and unpredictable. You'll join others in a highly social, supportive and collaborative environment. The School Nurse, reporting to the Head of School, will be responsible for overseeing and providing services related to maintaining the health and wellness of students. The School Nurse will monitor student health needs and provide appropriate health interventions and services.

Requirements

A High School diploma and valid fingerprint clearance (obtained after hire) are required to work at BASIS.ed.
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
Flexible hours are required.
Together with a high level of personal responsibility and optimism, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and will thrive in a fast-paced, achievement-oriented learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children.
Knowledge of communicable disease prevention and medication protocol.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite medical support: collect and file required forms, organize and maintain student medication cabinet, and administer student medication.
Organize, maintain and update student records (including collection of records from student previous schools and immunization records).
Ensure compliance with applicable City, State and Federal health regulations.
Establish and maintain a high level of neatness, cleanliness, and organization in the school health clinic.
Oversee and develop protocol for a hygienic facility and communicate to staff, faculty, and students.
Provide and promote relationships between community health providers and students, parents, and the community at large.
Performing office tasks related to student data collection, parent-school communication, and student-office communication.
Additional tasks and projects as needed to support the entire school function.