Nurse-Ethical Culture

Position Summary

The Nurse is knowledgeable of best practices and will comply with established procedures and protocols in caring for students with chronic and acute illness, as well as injuries and illnesses that arise during the school day. In addition, the nurse will communicate as needed with families, administrative staff, school psychologists, athletic trainers, registered dieticians, and fellow nurses.

Responsibilities

• Providing routine and emergency triage, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and caring for student-patients with acute injuries/illnesses and or student-patients with long term care needs including diabetes, allergy, asthma, and seizures;
• Administering routine and emergency medications to students with comprehensive documentation;
• Maintaining and reviewing virtual health forms, including physicals, eye examinations, consent forms, and immunization records;
• Communicating pertinent medical and health information to families;
• Assessing student health concerns on an individual and division-wide basis, and deliver medical care, intervention, and community education as needed;
• Referring students and families for appropriate follow-up medical care and continue to partner with families on ongoing issues;
• Preparing documentation and supplies to accompany day and overnight trips;
• Oversight of medical emergency response protocols;
• Understanding child abuse and maltreatment reporting requirements and processes;
• Working in partnership with the Student Support & Wellness team to ensure students are treated with a whole-child approach;
• Maintaining the integrity of patient health information with the utmost confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and school policies;
• Maintaining nursing office supplies, answering phone calls and emails, maintaining paperwork and treatment/clinical notes, and communicating with the divisional main offices on attendance matters;
• Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources;
• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;
• Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings as required;
• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards;
• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in nursing
• Current New York State RN License;
• Certification in AHA or equivalent CPR/AED;
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills;
• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community;
• A commitment to cultural competency and to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds;
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;
• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;
• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks;
• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools);
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance;
• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.