School Nurse

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Human Resources, the School Nurse is instrumental in creating a climate of health and well being in the school by: serving as a direct link among physicians, families and community health care service and agencies; providing relevant health instruction, counseling and guidance to parents, students and staff; and by upholding professional standards and diocesan policies 

The nurse assists the Church and the school in the mission of evangelizing. The nurse contributes to fostering the Catholic School culture by serving as a witness to students and to the community. By bearing witness to Christ, His Church and the teachings of our Catholic faith, the nurse cooperates with Christ in the academic, spiritual, and social education of our high school students. The nurse obtains necessary certificates; participates in continual professional development; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school.    

This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email; ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; willingness to seek the latest educational practices and implement; and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude are expected. New faculty and staff are provided with a mentoring program. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Plans and implements school health programs in cooperation with administration. 

• Completes hearing screenings for freshman. 

• Provides health care services to students. 

• Maintains accurate health records for all students 

• Dispenses medication according to diocesan policy 

• Keep an accurate daily log of all student contacts  

• Assists with attendance issues as directed by the principal 

• Participates in medical examinations as directed by diocesan or school policy 

• Counsel students in good health habits 

• Instructs classes in skills relating to health, first aid, and emergencies  

• Participates in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of students 

• Continues professional development to remain current in field 

• Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and ?exible in routine and unexpected situations. 

• Must use good judgment in daily encounters. Must use verbal and written language correctly. 

• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor. 

• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology. 

• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to stand for periods of time outside in the heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position will require some evening and weekend hours. 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. 

EVALUATION 

This position's performance will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures developed by the Diocese of Phoenix and Notre Dame Preparatory under the direction of the Principal. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 

This is an eleven-month employee (paid hourly). Open to full-time or part-time. The Leadership Committee under the guidance of the Diocese of Phoenix establishes base salaries and stipends. A schedule of mandatory days and extra responsibilities is provided before a new school year starts. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 

• Preference given to a practicing Catholic, but faithful persons of other faiths are welcome (admin jobs must be practicing Catholic) 

• Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic; if non-Catholic, willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy 

• Must have Arizona School Nurse Certification  

• Must keep the hearing screen certificate current 

• Must have experience in working with children and/or school health programs; genuine liking for and ability to work with children  

• Must have current CPR certification   

• Must be in good physical condition  

• Must have initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills; judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations; proficient communication skills with both children and adults; positive attitude in crisis situations and ability to work cooperatively with others.  

• Must have knowledge and understanding of positive disciplinary techniques and child psychology 

• Receive Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.  

• AZ Fingerprint clearance completed.