School Nurse

ECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS, founded in 1998, provides a private, friendly and language-enriched environment for every student. We are Louisiana’s first and only private French school accredited by the French government and the State of Louisiana providing multilingual education for 18-month-old students through the 8th grade. Since the formation of our elementary school, it has been the mission of Ecole Bilingue to provide a strong and distinctive bilingual education for children in New Orleans by combining the best of French and American academics.

Ecole Bilingue seeks a qualified, full time School Nurse for the 2022-2023 academic year. 

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Knowledge of many areas of health including mental health

• Knowledge of school laws and policies

• Ability to work independently or with others

• Ability to communicate well with others

• Ability to assess situations and act quickly

• BLS/CPR certification

• Knowledge of state health regulations

• Ability to multitask

The successful applicant will

• Ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of children in school 

• Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the administration.

• Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.

• Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students.

• Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.

• Establish and update health and immunization records.

• Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.

• Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student’s physician.

• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.

• Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.

• Present, train and maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school or employment setting.

• Provide health education and anticipatory counseling.

• Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

• Act as a liaison between the school, home, health department professionals, and other community agencies.

• Coordinate presentations by various agencies and professionals on pertinent health care topics for school staff.

• Maintain clear communication with parents, either written and/or oral in a positive and professional manner.

• Maintain student medical records.

• Perform all reasonable duties necessitated by administration.

Applicants should submit the following at cv@ebnola.com

• A cover letter indicating experience, interest in the position, and educational philosophy

• A current resume or CV

• The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.