Part time School Nurse

Part-time position supervising the health office on Mondays and Fridays.

About the role

Ensure optimum health and safety of students by providing immediate medical care and accurate management of medication and information to maximize health and wellness in the school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide both emergency and preventative medical care for all persons at The Harvey School.
• Maintain and implement school health policies to protect the health and safety of students and staff and comply with New York laws and health mandates.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student health records for health reports, statistical analysis, and monitoring students with health problems or concerns; complete confidential employee health injury records.
• Implement and monitor procedures for the safe storage and administration of student medication for chronic conditions and general dispensing in line with health regulations.
• Maintain first aid equipment for classrooms and field trips, including specialty items such as EpiPens.
• In emergencies, provide direction to administrators to optimize health, safety, and well-being in accordance with government guidelines.
• Coordinate health requirements for school trips, including collating student health information and providing required equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Professional Nurse license.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in schools or as a pediatric or emergency room nurse.

Skills

• High-level interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to students, staff, faculty, and parents.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and crisis management skills; ability to multitask and remain calm in a demanding environment.
• Strong health assessment skills with the ability to intervene appropriately in emergencies and drive change in health programs.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the School, local health agencies, and other community resources.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality within the School health office.

Pay

Hourly compensation based on experience.

About The Harvey School

The Harvey School is a student-centered, co-educational independent school located on a wooded, 125-acre campus in Katonah, NY. Serving approximately 360 students in grades six to twelve, the school provides a college-preparatory program fostering lifelong learning and inspiring students to develop confidence and leadership qualities. With a commitment to small class size, the community cultivates each student’s strengths through academic excellence, artistic exploration, athletic achievement, community service, and global understanding.