School Nurse (RN Required)

KIPP New Orleans Schools • New Orleans, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse creates and builds upon the school health program, delivering and coordinating health services to promote and improve student health using the ANA Nursing Process. The nurse implements and coordinates a program that supports health and wellness throughout the school community, following professional nursing standards, applicable district and state education policies and procedures, Louisiana law, and the Nurse Practice Act.

This is a full-time, 100% on-site position at KIPP New Orleans Schools. Regular Monday-through-Friday work hours will be established with the supervisor; occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand. The role may require travel to other school facilities using the employee’s personal transportation.

The work involves communicating and exchanging accurate information in settings ranging from noisy cafeterias and playgrounds to classrooms and professional gatherings. It requires close-range observation, use of office equipment such as laptop computers and digital devices, reading and interpreting information, and maintaining visual attention and concentration. The nurse must be able to meet the physical demands of classroom teaching, including standing, circulating, and occasional lifting or moving of classroom materials, work at a desk or computer for extended periods, and safely lift and move up to 30 pounds independently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KIPP New Orleans Schools is a nonprofit network of 13 public charter schools serving approximately 6,200 students and more than 1,500 alumni. It describes its mission as building academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for students and emphasizes innovation, learning, and support for its employees.

Requirements

• Registration by the State of Louisiana to practice nursing.
• A valid, unencumbered Louisiana RN license.
• At least two years of full-time work experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience with Medicaid billing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and administer a school health program.
• Use the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to care for ill children during the school day.
• Coordinate and implement campus procedures in conjunction with the NOLA Public Schools Nursing/Health Services Coordinator.
• Make referrals and maintain current contact information for primary, urgent, and emergency medical and dental care providers as needed.
• Create and maintain annual individual health care plans for students with medical concerns, such as asthma, seizure disorders, or diabetes.
• Create and update Medical 504 Plans for students whose health concerns require classroom accommodations.
• Coordinate or conduct annual vision screenings and follow up on rescreenings for students who do not pass.
• Coordinate or conduct annual hearing screenings and follow up on rescreenings for students who do not pass.
• Participate in IEP, MTSS, and 504 teams, gather information, and provide input on intervention strategies.
• Maintain a Medication Administration Folder containing valid physician orders for specialized student care and medication administration, including procedures such as gastrostomy feeding, tracheostomy care, blood glucose monitoring, and catheterization.
• Maintain individual student health folders separately from academic folders, including an annually completed Louisiana Department of Education health history form for each student.
• Interpret valid medical orders for non-licensed state-certified staff members.
• Ensure students meet minimum immunization requirements for school entry.
• Update and capture student immunization records for annual reports in the LINKS state database.
• Provide health enrichment classes.
• Coordinate an educational program for middle school students addressing puberty, body changes, and healthy living practices.
• Establish an accident and injury prevention program to support school safety.
• Establish a communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and state public health agencies.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses; immediately vested.
• No waiting period for health benefits.
• Health benefits premium coverage of 86% by KNOS, described as above the 90th percentile.
• Comprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity, and health and dependent-care FSAs.
• Free dental and vision coverage for employees.
• Employee Assistance Program services for employees and their families.
• 31 paid holidays/allotted days off and additional paid time off.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed