School Nurse

KIPP • Oklahoma City, OK

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity
Implement district school health programs and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students at their campus and staff under the supervision of the Director of Operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Must be able to use critical thinking skills when triaging students, staff, and visitors and be able to respond in an emergency.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR /First Aid/Healthcare Provider)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in keyboarding skills
• Ability to use personal computer and software to enter data and do word processing
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Able to walk, run, and bend
• Able to pick up 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for first aid, urgent, and emergent care to students, staff, and visitors.
• Able to provide care in a high paced environment
• Administer daily and emergency medications to students according to board policy and physician orders.
• Administer medical treatments to students according to physician orders and board policy
• Collect and update student immunizations in the student information system.
• Conduct state mandated screening programs and complete documentation.
• Implement and/or update Individualized Health care Plans.
• Collaborate with principals, school counselors, teachers, parents, food service, and others regarding student needs with health conditions.
• Collaborate with parents and physicians regarding student health care required during school hours.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with health needs.
• Collaborate with Special Education Department and 504 coordinators regarding implementation of health-related care to students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Inform and train teachers with a need-to-know status of students with chronic health conditions.
• Document all student illnesses, injuries, medications and interactions in the student information system.
• Must always provide student privacy and confidentiality when providing care to students, staff, and visitors.
• Provide trainings to faculty/staff as needed on health-related topics as needed.
• Maintain accurate student health records (immunizations, medications, state mandated screenings).
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents on all students.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, nd KIPP board policy.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid, Vision, and Hearing, screening certification.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits including health, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability and participation in Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED