School Nurse

About the role

St. Raphael Catholic School is seeking a compassionate healthcare professional to serve as a school nurse, promoting the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of students and staff in a Catholic school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accept and actively support the mission of Saint Raphael Catholic School as articulated at the diocesan and school level
• Model and integrate virtues and values that support schoolwide core values of reverence, service, and leadership
• Serve as a compassionate healthcare professional who promotes the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of students and staff
• Coordinate and oversee daily health services for students and staff
• Develop and implement plans of care based on assessment, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes
• Maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance with state and diocesan health requirements
• Monitor immunizations, manage communicable diseases, and assess the school environment to promote student safety and wellness
• Oversee medication administration, healthcare procedures, and individualized healthcare plans
• Coordinate vision, hearing, body mass index, and other required health screenings
• Serve as a consultant and resource for faculty, staff, coaches, counselors, and administration regarding student health concerns
• Provide health-related education and guidance to students, staff, and families as appropriate
• Assist families in accessing healthcare resources and community services when needed
• Support infection prevention and control measures throughout the school
• Actively participate in school safety planning, emergency preparedness, and crisis response efforts
• Maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and administration
• Contribute to a positive Catholic school culture rooted in service, compassion, collaboration, and continuous growth

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Employment is contingent upon the applicant passing a full background check and completing Diocesan sponsored Safe Environment Training

Preferred Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, committed to supporting and upholding the mission and teachings of Catholic education
• 3 or more years of nursing experience preferred in the area of Pediatric, school, community, or family health nursing

Additional Expectations

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a school team
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and current best practices in school health services

Position Start Date: August 2026