School Nurse

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within a school setting. The School Nurse promotes an optimal level of wellness that addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process. This role is a twelve-month role with core hours usually from 9a to 5p, supporting both school-day and after-school programming.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a related field, as well as RN license.
Knowledge of principles and requirements of a school nurse and adhere to best practices in school nursing in an independent elementary school setting.
Exercise professional judgment and decision making.
Highly motivated, with energy and enthusiasm about working in an academic atmosphere.
Demonstrate a genuine interest in the student population and its health needs.
Must be diplomatic, tactful, discreet, flexible, resourceful, dependable, well-organized, friendly, emotionally mature, punctual, and professional.
Must be able to work effectively with multiple supervisors and administration, balance and prioritize multiple requests.
Demonstrate sensitivity, good judgment and confidentiality in working with students and parents.
Must demonstrate ability to complete assigned project tasks on time.
Communicate appropriately and effectively with students, parents, administrators, faculty, and other school personnel.
Remain calm and courteous under pressure.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care (assessment and intervention) to ill or injured students during the school day.
Collaborate with the school psychologist to assess and support students physically and emotionally and take appropriate steps to address student mental health needs.
Conduct, communicate, and follow-up on referrals for state-mandated health screenings (growth, vision, hearing) and vaccination compliance.
Administer medication and manage acute and chronic illness and/or allergy in coordination with individually developed care plans in partnership with student, family, health-care providers, and faculty.
Track student absences and illnesses, notifying appropriate parties of communicable diseases in coordination with the Philadelphia Department of Health.
Identify, report, and manage outbreaks (e.g., flu, COVID-19, strep throat, head lice) within a closed school community.
Serve as system owner for Magnus Health, the EHR solution TPS currently uses for as the SIS for student health.
Plan and implement school health management protocols and policies, and ensure dissemination to and understanding by relevant stakeholders.
Document assessments, interventions, and communication regarding care.
Manage school health records and health communications in accordance with HIPAA. FERPA, and best practices surrounding confidentiality.
Maintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.
Maintain the health office in clean, orderly, and safe condition with special attention to confidential information, inventory management, and safe disposal procedures.
Maintain stocked classroom First-Aid bags and field trip First-Aid bags, as needed.
Advise school administration in preparing a budget for the health program for health office supplies.
Actively collaborate with others to build student and family self-management, self-advocacy, and learning.
Serve as a resource person to facilitate learning of positive health and wellness behaviors for students and actively participate in student education programs related to health education, sex education, suicide prevention, and first-aid training.
Create and facilitate in-service trainings to faculty, coaches, and staff as needed to implement and strengthen health protocols at school.
Coordinate CPR/AED/First-Aid training for the faculty, coaches, and staff, including certification programs designed for faculty and staff.
Coordinate 8th grade CPR training through the American Heart Association.
Provide leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy school environment.
Co-chair the Health and Safety Committee to ensure a healthy environment for students and staff, and follow-up on health-related recommendations of the committee.
Prepare all necessary medical information, material, and forms and planning support for after-school programs, camps, and overnight trips–potentially serving as a (paid) chaperone for one or more overnight trips.
Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the HoS/DoO may assign from time to time.
Workday may be extended as needed for planning, professional development, and other school events–which may include evenings and weekends.
Perform all other duties as assigned.