POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our private independent school is seeking a School Nurse/Health Specialist to care for our students, employees, and guests and manage campus health and safety. We seek a caring, compassionate, experienced professional who has excellent listening skills, prioritizes communication and engagement, and can manage campus health services. The position requires administrative work as well as one-on-one time with students and employees. We are looking for an individual who truly cares about making our school a better place. This job has two primary focuses 1) to coordinate services to manage, prevent, and/or reduce health issues and 2) respond to and treat illnesses and injuries as they arise. We currently serve approximately 180 students and 55 employees during the school year.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an exceptional, caring health professional who is up-to-date on best practices in pediatric nursing and child development

• Have exceptional organizational skills and follow through

• Be excited to work with young children

• Have exceptional social emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

• Be excited to work in partnership with parents to support student wellbeing and developmental growth

• Have strong written and oral communication skills

• Be an independent problem-solver

• Take initiative and possess the ability to implement action

• Be a reflective and empathetic practitioner with strong listening skills

• Be an exemplary role model to students and faculty alike

• Have a positive attitude and an enthusiastic outlook and possess a growth mindset

  Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collect, update, and maintain health information on students, faculty, and staff in Magnus

2. Liaise with local department of health when there are suspected or confirmed cases of communicable

   diseases

3. Provide first aid to students, employees, parents, and guests as needed. Refer to clinics or other facilities

   as required.

4. Communicate calmly and efficiently with parent/guardians regarding health related issues

5. Evaluate employees with work related injuries or illnesses, refer them to the Business Office if outside

   care is required.

6. Conduct daily attendance tracking of students and staff to monitor trends

7. Coordinate with counselors and therapists regarding behavioral health needs of students

8. Coordinate the acquisition of supplies and materials necessary to run the Health Office and quarantine room

9. Insure AED is properly maintained and calibrated

10. Coordinate with the student’s family and health care team on an alternate asthma medication delivery

    system in the event of acute respiratory distress

11. Advocate as needed for remote instruction for medically fragile students

12. Collaborate with leadership, faculty, and staff on creating school-wide protocols that prevent, minimize,

    and control communicable diseases

13. Coordinate health and safety certifications for employees (CPR/First Aid, Concussion, etc.)

14. Review and modify emergency plans (shelter in place, evacuations, etc.) so they reflect considerations

    applicable to injuries and communicable diseases

15. Insure students meet current immunization requirements

16. Consult with leadership on communication to the various constituents about safety protocols and

    expectations

17. Insure student medication is properly authorized, stored, and dispensed

*Other duties as assigned by the Head of School and CFO