School Nurse

Scheck Hillel Community School•North Miami Beach, FL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Scheck Hillel Community School, a large private school in North Miami Beach, Florida, has an opening for a School Nurse in our fast-paced Health Services office. Working in collaboration with our other Health Services staff, the School Nurse will support the health and wellness of students in all grades from PK- 12.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a higher degree.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in pediatric nursing, emergency room, community health, summer camps, and/or experience in school setting required.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification; current State of Florida Registered Nurse license (unrestricted).

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive health services to students and staff, including first aid, medication administration, and health assessments.
Monitor and record students’ health information, including immunizations, medical histories, and physicals.
Reviews and updates student electronic health files.
Ensures vaccinations are up to date and compliant with State of Florida requirements.
Maintain a safe and organized health office, ensuring compliance with health policies and regulations
Act as a liaison between families, healthcare providers, and educational staff to ensure proper health management
Communicates with families and staff regarding continuous illnesses (i.e. lice, Hand/Fifth Disease)
Liaises with students, parents and school-based staff to develop student-specific case management plans for students with chronic health problems.
Conduct health screenings and assessments in accordance with state and school guidelines
Respond to medical emergencies in a timely manner and provide appropriate care until emergency services arrive
Stay current with best practices in school nursing and engage in professional development opportunities
Manages all students with chronic health problems, providing school-based services related to student -specific health care plans.
Administers medications to students prescribed by a medical doctor or authorized designee (ARNP) with parental consent in accordance with established care plans.
Identifies high-risk students and liaises with school administrators and staff in the coordination of school- based care.
Works closely with other appropriate school staff to provide follow-up and nursing case management related to scoliosis and lice screening outcomes.
Monitors the school environment including the school campus for health and safety issues advising school administrators of potential risks to students in a timely manner.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPAA
Other duties as assigned.