School Nurse

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.

Job Duties :

• 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.

Requirements :

We offer salary commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, holidays, and more. Visit our website at www.ehillel.org for more information about us or email your resume for immediate consideration. Scheck Hillel is an equal opportunity employer.