Academy Nurse

The Academy Nurse provides health services to assist students in achieving and/or maintaining optimal health through education, examinations, and guidance. Provides skilled nursing care and first aid to students. In accordance with FLSA, this position is qualified as exempt. This role is a full time, 10-month position, working from 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Responsibilities:

·         Examine and assess patients to determine proper course of care.

·         Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of student for the purpose of identifying physical disorders and other factors affecting the learning process, and communicating with the parent/guardian and healthcare providers.

·         Collaborate with the Infirmary Administrative Assistant to make sure that all boarding students have proper medical records and health insurance.

·         Assist with ordering medical supplies for the clinic and assemble medication and first aid kits for the dorms and summer camp.

·         Provide training to our faculty and staff for any needed classroom accommodations.

·         Maintain an open line of communication with the athletic training staff, residential life team and parents about students going to the doctor, injury rehabilitation, treatments, etc.

·         Communicate with the attendance clerks from each of the Divisions when students are going to a doctor’s appointment, and when they are in the infirmary during class time.

·         Inform Lead Nurse of any student concerns to report weekly to the Wellness Committee, which includes the Director of Residential Life, and inform the Dean of the Division immediately of any major health issues with any students.

·         Correspond with parents/guardians regarding health needs of students.

·         Communicate student infirmary visits to parents/guardians clearly and in a timely fashion.

·         Implement and follow-up on all health-related incident reports.

·         Collaborate with the Infirmary Administrative Assistant to coordinate with Business Office for student billing as needed (co-pays, office visits, etc.)

·         Adhere to current school health policies, procedures and essential expectations.

·         Serve as a resource person on health issues and medical accommodation plans.

·         Initiate program changes and improvements as needed and only as approved by the Head of School and Associate Dean of the Upper School.

·         Collaborate with infirmary staff to evaluate and maintain proper records in order to comply with school and legal requirements.

·         Frequently monitor email and teams messages to address any health concerns from faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians.

·         Serve on a rotation as the Nurse on Duty (NOD) during evenings and weekends, responding to phone calls and messages from the Administrator on Duty in relation to student health issues.

Skills and Qualifications:

·         School nurse must be a licensed Registered Nurse with at least three years’ experience, preferably in a child health, community health or school setting.

·         Must be proficient with Microsoft Office

·         Should have current certifications in CPR, AED and first aid.

·         Should be able to relate to children.

·         Must be professional, able to maintain confidentiality, and be approachable.

·         Proven success working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and community leaders.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks by volume, urgency, etc.

·         Detail oriented and resourceful.

·         Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.

Physical requirements: 

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  

·         The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

·         Must be able to access and navigate each department at the Academy’s facilities.