Part-Time Substitute School Nurse

Position: Part-Time Substitute School Nurse

Reports to: Head of School

Start Date: Open Until Filled

Available Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 11:30 am

About Saint Paul’s Episcopal School:

Saint Paul’s Episcopal School provides a Christian environment in which each child’s potential is maximized through development of the individual. Founded in 1956, Saint Paul’s is committed to academic excellence and character development, celebrating a 70-year legacy of educating children in mind, body, and spirit. Students are supported and nurtured to develop compassionate hearts and intellectual curiosity in pursuit of their own individualized goals. Open to all faiths, Saint Paul’s emphasizes academic rigor, faith and spiritual formation with the intent to cultivate leaders who become responsible citizens within a global society. Saint Paul’s grows confident, resilient learners from the toddler program through sixth grade.

Position Summary:

The part-time substitute school nurse serves as a key member of the administrative team, reporting directly to the head of school. This role focuses on promoting and maintaining the emotional, mental, physical, and social health of students. The substitute school nurse provides medical care, manages health records, ensures compliance with state regulations, and supports a safe and healthy school environment while upholding the school’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Treat illnesses and injuries for students, documenting and notifying guardians and or medical providers as needed.
• Conduct routine health assessments, including taking temperatures and monitoring student well-being.
• Provide comfort to ill or injured students until they are released to guardians or sent back to class.
• Inform the school community of contagious illnesses when necessary.
• Observe and report any unusual behaviors or unsafe student activity to school administrators.
• Administer medications according to physician and guardian instructions, obtaining all authorization forms and notifying guardians when refills are needed and securing medications stored on campus.
• Coordinate the routine screenings for vision and hearing loss as well as head lice or other common medical challenges, providing educational information to guardians and referring students to specialists when appropriate.
• Conduct periodic workshops and in-services to instruct school personnel in proper first-aid, CPR, AED, and related procedures and develop or organize new health services and injury prevention programs for students and employees.
• Maintain student health records and accident reports in a secure confidential manner and ensure all immunization.
• Maintain and monitor immunization records in compliance with state requirements and the school policy appropriately.
• Submit required reports to the State Health Department, including immunization, vision, hearing, and scoliosis reports.Maintain the health station in a clean and safe condition, disposing of biomedical waste and hazards according to established procedures.
• Promote a healthy school environment through proactive health practices and awareness.
• Administer the health station budget to maintain an appropriate inventory of medical and first aid supplies, restocking first aid kits throughout campus.
• Participate actively as a member of the incident response team and attend faculty meetings or professional development meetings as required.
• Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and school events as needed.
• Adhere to all school policies, procedures, and health regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all health and student information.
• Serve on school committees as needed.
• Be a welcoming presence to parents, guests, and visitors in the front office.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse with at least 5 years of clinical experience.
• Valid CPR, First Aid, and AED training certificates required.
• Ability to calmly and effectively administer medical treatment and medications daily to a school age population.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective, professional relationships with students, faculty, administrators, parents, alumni, and guests.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated success working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• High ethical standards and strong professional boundaries.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and school events as needed.
• Must successfully pass all required background checks and comply with state licensing requirements and school policies.

Certifications Required:

• CPR/AED/First Aid can be obtained upon hiring.

Safeguarding The Protection of Children and Youth

• Saint Paul’s Episcopal School is committed to ensuring the safeguarding and well-being of its students and expects all faculty, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process is carried out in accordance with recommendations of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas on Protection for Children and Youth from Abuse and includes rigorous background checks prior to appointment and additional training after appointment.

Employee Nondiscrimination Policy:

• Saint Paul’s Episcopal School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now:

• Interested candidates should complete a general employment application located on the school website and submit a cover letter and resume to recruitment@speswaco.org

Pay: $14.99 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $15