School Nurse, PT 2026-27

Diocese of St. Augustine•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal or Assistant Principal, the School Nurse is responsible for providing for the health and welfare of the students and staff. This role requires recognizing and supporting the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church. The nurse will consult regularly with the Principal or Assistant Principal on all matters pertaining to health needs, maintain the school clinic, evaluate illnesses and injuries, and manage student health records.

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission and teachings of the Diocese and Catholic School.
Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parents, parishioners and the general public.
Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required.
Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing, spreadsheets and internet research; minimum typing skill of 40 WPM.
Professional attire; clean and neat personal appearance.
Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and reference check.
College Graduate or equivalent education.
Minimum Licensed Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse preferred.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal medical office environment.
Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a school health office preferred.
Hearing and vision certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Consult on a regular basis with the Principal or Assistant Principal on all matters pertaining to health needs both of students and staff.
Maintain and update emergency contact information for students and staff.
Maintain the school clinic, ensuring necessary emergency supplies and cleanliness at all times.
Evaluate illness and injuries; provide emergency aid for illness and injury; call for emergency services and notify parents as necessary.
Review and maintain all health records including immunization forms, physicals, and maintain manual/computer documentation of health and other history of students as required.
Assist in the preparation of state required reports; Immunization Data Report (IDR) and other reports as requested.
Assist the Admissions Office with processing of paperwork.
Document accidents occurring on school property; participate as part of the school crisis response team.
Perform and document sensory screening of students in accord with State of Florida requirements; submit annual mandated report.
Support the health of students with chronic conditions; oversee medication administration following diocesan medication policy; properly document parent approval.
Perform other duties as assigned.