SCHOOL NURSE

Job Details

Job Location

Oak Hall School - Gainesville, FL

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$22.72 - $25.48 Hourly

Job Category

Nurse

Description

Oak Hall School is seeking a certified, experienced Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (preferred) to serve as a School Nurse on the school health team.

Qualified applicants are asked to submit their application and resume. The anticipated start date for this position is August of 2024.

• Actively support the mission of the School in all aspects of engagement
• Support student success by providing health care through evaluation or assessment, intervention, and follow up for children in the school setting.

Some duties dependent on level of licensing.

• Addresses the physical, mental, emotional and social health needs of students in the school community
• Provide medical care and treatment, as needed and as appropriate, to children with chronic health issues that require assistance during school hours.
• Identifies abnormal health findings, and reports those findings to parents and as needed, to school personnel. Escalates findings as necessary and appropriate.
• Document heath interventions and medications given to students in appropriate nursing format within state law and school policy
• Administer CPR if needed in emergency situations
• Maintains, evaluates, and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate individual needs of students
• In partnership with the Director of Operations, plans and implements school health management protocols
• Manages the school health clinics, including ensuring that the clinics are appropriately equipped and stocked
• Assessment of the status of student immunization documentation, when necessary
• Serve as a health liaison between home and school
• Assist in educating staff and faculty in administration of emergency medication and medication administration for students as applicable by license qualifications
• Coordinate allergy & medication lists for chaperones attending field trips
• Stock basic first aid kits for all teachers in the beginning of the year and maintain throughout the year.
• Coordinate, perform, document and report results of required health screenings
• Provide guidance in the development of health care authorization forms and maintenance of health records, as part of a broader school initiative relating to access to and management of student health data
• Provide health counseling to students and parents, as appropriate
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Maintain confidentiality regarding health matters
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities :

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida OR Current Florida LPN (licensed Practical Nurse) license.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Certification.
• Nursing experience in pediatrics, public health, or school health nursing preferred
• Successful completion of applicable board certifying exam
• Certification through National Board of Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) preferred if applicable
• Ability to carry out nursing care plans for students with chronic health problems.
• Ability to evaluate students for potential medical concerns and escalate response as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc), with willingness to learn and utilize other internal data platforms
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent bedside manner, with a specific ability to connect and relate to children and adolescents

Physical Requirements and Work Environment :

• Works in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Regularly uses close and distance vision
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to locate students visually and audibly under their supervision
• Ability to actively circulate throughout the diverse campus environment
• Works primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

Compensation includes comprehensive employee benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plan offerings; salary is commensurate with background and experience.

Qualified candidates should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, and copies of transcripts.