School Nurse

ACCEL Schools•Martinsburg, WV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified School Nurse at Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy in Kearneysville, WV. The School Nurse provides a comprehensive approach by working to promote a healthy school environment, identifying both actual and potential health problems and by providing case management services. The School Nurse collaborates with educators, school officials, students, and families to ensure students respond positively to their environment and achieve healthy learning through physical, emotional, mental and social health. Be part of the difference at Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy (EPPA)! Located on a 30-acre rural campus in Jefferson County, West Virginia, Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving PK-8th grade students. Founded in 2022 and one of the first charter schools to open in the state, EPPA belongs to the nationwide ACCEL network of high-performing charter schools. The school provides a highly individualized college prep learning environment featuring small class sizes, a fully certified and licensed faculty, and strong support from parents and the community. The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors. Develops plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care of children with chronic health concerns and children with special needs. Monitors immunizations, manages communicable disease/infection control measures, and assesses the school environment to prevent injury and ensure safety. Oversees creation and maintenance of individual student health records in accordance with district policy. Coordinates and participates in hearing and vision screenings as mandated by the Colorado Department of Education. Communicates individual student health needs to school staff on a “need to know” basis by following student confidentiality in accordance with district policy. Skillfully handles the emergency care of acutely ill or injured individuals. Oversees and coordinates all health services-related school staff trainings such as medication administration, standard precautions, CPR/AED/First Aid, concussion management and disease prevention. Pursues continuous professional growth and self-renewal in education. Follows district personnel policies and procedures. Maintains and submits accurate and complete records as determined by administration and nursing team. Assumes responsibility for assigned duties and attends required meetings at designated times. Demonstrates willingness to make contributions beyond the scope of job when appropriate or necessary. Provides interventions and education in areas such as acute and chronic illness, adolescent pregnancy, communicable diseases, dental disease, injuries and emergencies, mental health, nutrition, obesity, sexually transmitted diseases, and substance abuse. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with students, parents, and community and assists families with locating outside care/resources. Communicates effectively with students, parents, and staff about student health concerns. Communication and actions are open and collaborative with administrators, staff and colleagues. Works collaboratively and supervises health assistants to provide delegated health services to students, to include medication administration, first aid and other assigned health assistant duties. Ensures health assistants are competent in performing all health room management tasks. Contributes and collaborates with school administration on health assistant evaluation process. Provides support and health advice to Special Education, MTSS, and 504 teams. Serves as consultant with other school professionals/departments such as nutrition services, transportation, counselors, physical education/coaches, teachers, and administrators. • Ensures monthly submission of Medicaid billing for billable student health services. At times, the school nurse may supervise the Health Room Assistant.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills.
Customer service and public relations skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.
Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and common software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Valid WV driver’s license required for hire.
Possess a valid WV Registered School Nurse license or authorization or be actively in the process of securing same.

Responsibilities

Develops plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care of children with chronic health concerns and children with special needs.
Monitors immunizations, manages communicable disease/infection control measures, and assesses the school environment to prevent injury and ensure safety.
Oversees creation and maintenance of individual student health records in accordance with district policy.
Coordinates and participates in hearing and vision screenings as mandated by the Colorado Department of Education.
Communicates individual student health needs to school staff on a “need to know” basis by following student confidentiality in accordance with district policy.
Skillfully handles the emergency care of acutely ill or injured individuals.
Oversees and coordinates all health services-related school staff trainings such as medication administration, standard precautions, CPR/AED/First Aid, concussion management and disease prevention.
Pursues continuous professional growth and self-renewal in education.
Follows district personnel policies and procedures.
Maintains and submits accurate and complete records as determined by administration and nursing team.
Assumes responsibility for assigned duties and attends required meetings at designated times.
Demonstrates willingness to make contributions beyond the scope of job when appropriate or necessary.
Provides interventions and education in areas such as acute and chronic illness, adolescent pregnancy, communicable diseases, dental disease, injuries and emergencies, mental health, nutrition, obesity, sexually transmitted diseases, and substance abuse.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with students, parents, and community and assists families with locating outside care/resources.
Communicates effectively with students, parents, and staff about student health concerns.
Communication and actions are open and collaborative with administrators, staff and colleagues.
Works collaboratively and supervises health assistants to provide delegated health services to students, to include medication administration, first aid and other assigned health assistant duties. Ensures health assistants are competent in performing all health room management tasks.
Contributes and collaborates with school administration on health assistant evaluation process.
Provides support and health advice to Special Education, MTSS, and 504 teams.
Serves as consultant with other school professionals/departments such as nutrition services, transportation, counselors, physical education/coaches, teachers, and administrators.
Ensures monthly submission of Medicaid billing for billable student health services.
At times, the school nurse may supervise the Health Room Assistant.

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
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