School Nurse, PT

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL

SCHOOL NURSE

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Principal or Assistant Principal is responsible for providing for the health and welfare of the students and staff.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church: a teacher or staff member may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the 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 In accordance with accepted health standards, 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, 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.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

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

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal medical office environment.

Required Activities: Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding