What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Hawken School?
THE POSITION
Birchwood School of Hawken is seeking a full-time School Nurse who brings with them a healthy combination of flexibility, energy, and creativity. The essential duties/responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Deliver first aid and emergency care resulting from illness or injury during the school day for students and staff
- Lead medical emergency response
- Manage and administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician instructions
- Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation of student health visits and incidents within the electronic medical record
- Follow existing care plans for students with chronic or special health needs
- Communicate effectively with school staff, students, and parents regarding immediate health concerns
- Support student health screenings as needed (e.g., vision, hearing)
- Manage health records for both internal and external needs
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and supplies of the health office
- Ensure personal and institutional compliance with HIPPA regulations specifically related to confidentiality within a school community
- Manage medications for field trips
- Notify community regarding any communicable diseases
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families
- Perform any other non-teaching duties as assigned by the Head of School
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Candidate must be a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or other relevant health certification
- Demonstrated competence and experience in best practices with respect to medical care for pediatric and adolescent students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference for candidates with 2 years of experience
- Personal qualities
- Rapid-fire assessment and critical thinking skills
- Nerves of steel
- Love of working with children
- Strong interpersonal skills, high expectations, and a sense of humor
- Candidates should be willing and eager to assist in the life of the School
- Occasional after-school hours required
- Familiarity with August Schools software and general comfort with tech systems
THE SCHOOL
Birchwood School was founded in 1984 by a small group of parents and educators living in Cleveland, Ohio. These founders were determined to give their own children an unparalleled education that offered exceptional academic programming and an emphasis on achievement ethics, hard work and character. Over the next three decades, the school grew into an award-winning institution that remained true to its founding mission: to provide an educational setting where challenging academics build solid work habits, an achievement culture nurtures healthy attitudes, and a caring environment forges social responsibility. In addition, the school functions outside of the traditional grade-level, lock-step approach to programming. This approach allows students to engage in academic work that is commensurate with their abilities, allowing them to maximize their cognitive abilities. Birchwood School of Hawken has proudly been part of Hawken School since the 2016 merger.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume and references to or to Birchwood School of Hawken/4400 West 140th Street/Cleveland, OH 44135/ATTN: Employment.
Birchwood School of Hawken is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting diversity in the workplace and strongly urges all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person