School Nurse

Primary Function: To direct campus health and wellness initiatives at HHCA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• General nursing responsibilities to care for K-12 students and faculty/staff
• Educating students, faculty and staff about health/medical concerns, including reporting communicable diseases as required by CDC/DHEC
• Administer medications and document medication administration (maintain security of controlled substances and confidentiality of students receiving medications)
• Monitor students with special medical needs
• Proficiency within Medical Data Software system (Magnus) to include:
  • Maintain up to date medical information on all students, faculty & staff (annual physicals, immunization records, etc)
  • Documentation of care given along with notification to student’s family
  • Updating and reporting immunization records as required by DHEC (45 Day report, etc)
  • Staff training on use of Magnus
• Maintain OSHA requirements (blood borne pathogens, bio hazard kits, etc)
• Maintain MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) information
• Coordinate and maintain records CPR & AED & Stop the Bleed training for all F/S
• Train staff on allergie/Epinephrine use and other necessary student medical needs during pre-planning
• Coordinate optional flu vaccine clinic to F/S annually
• Collaborate with Athletic Trainer for student injuries or other needs
• Coordinate and administer drug testing, interpret test results and submit positive results for further evaluation
• Provide confidential counsel to students, faculty and staff regarding health concerns
• Work with Athletic department to coordinate on-campus physicals for student athletes
• Serve on Threat Assessment Team
• Serve on Crisis Management Team, including assistance to Director of Safety / Security for all monthly emergency drills

Requirements

Personal and Professional Profile:

Education: Degree in Health Related Field, Registered Nurse preferred

Experience: 2-3 years of pediatric nursing preferred

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord, exhibiting a close and dynamic daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Be in agreement with and able to support the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Be a student of God's Word and be able to apply Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations.
• Place the oneness of the Body of Christ above membership in a particular denomination or church.
• Understand the distinctives of Christian education and HHCA and be committed to those distinctives.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with staff, students, faculty and parents.
• Have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Be well organized.
• Have excellent computer skills.
• Maintain confidentiality in all school matters.
• Be able to follow through on communications and decisions.
• Have professional experience and qualifications that match the needs and responsibilities of the position.
• Have the ability to present a positive image of the school to others and to the community.

Benefits

Health insurance

Sick Leave

Discounted tuition option for school aged children