School Nurse

About the role

EF Academy is seeking a caring, organized School Nurse to provide health services to a diverse, international student population. The Nurse will oversee and coordinate health services for residential students, manage day‑to‑day operations of the Health Center, and collaborate with residential life, athletics, administration, and other school departments. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, detail‑oriented, comfortable working with adolescents, and able to remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Health Assessment and Clinical Care: Assess and triage students with illness, injury, or health concerns; provide first aid, basic treatment, health education, and ongoing monitoring for acute and chronic conditions; coordinate referrals to external providers when needed; maintain confidential documentation of health encounters.
• Medication and Health Records Management: Review, authorize, administer, secure, and document prescription and over‑the‑counter medications; maintain accurate health records (medical histories, immunizations, physicals, treatment plans, restrictions, clearances); monitor medication inventory and communicate with families and providers.
• Healthcare Coordination and Family Communication: Arrange medical appointments, referrals, transportation, and follow‑up care; obtain and review medical records and return‑to‑activity documentation; communicate compassionately with parents/guardians about health issues; assist international students in navigating the U.S. healthcare system.
• Emergency, Residential, and Athletic Health Support: Respond to medical emergencies, activate emergency services, and coordinate with EMS; maintain emergency preparedness equipment (AEDs, first‑aid supplies); develop protocols for after‑hours health concerns; provide initial care for athletic injuries and advise on medical restrictions; deliver staff training on first aid, anaphylaxis, EpiPen use, etc.
• Health Promotion and School Collaboration: Deliver health education on nutrition, hydration, sleep, illness prevention, and stress management; identify emerging health trends and inform school leadership; collaborate with Residential Life, Athletics, Counseling, Academic staff, and families to support student well‑being; participate in school‑wide health, safety, and emergency initiatives.
• Health Center Operations and Professional Practice: Oversee daily operations of the Health Center, including supplies, equipment, medications, documentation, and clinical workflows; develop and evaluate policies, procedures, and protocols; identify opportunities to improve student safety and continuity of care; maintain licensure, certifications, and engage in continuing education; perform other health‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Professional Qualifications (required)

• Current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
• Current CPR/AED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Professional nursing experience with demonstrated knowledge of health assessment, first aid, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Ability to assess and respond to acute illnesses, injuries, medical emergencies, and ongoing health conditions.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention, student health, and safe medication management.
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential student health records in compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building trusting relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and healthcare providers.
• Experience working effectively with adolescents in a diverse, multicultural, international school community.
• Demonstrated sound professional judgment, calmness under pressure, collaborative teamwork, and commitment to a safe, student‑centered environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional nursing experience, preferably in a school, pediatric, adolescent, community health, residential, or boarding‑school setting.
• Experience with international students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience coordinating care with families and external healthcare providers.

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate and student‑centered.
• Calm and professional under pressure.
• Organized, dependable, and detail‑oriented.
• Discreet and trustworthy.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team member.
• Comfortable taking initiative while recognizing when to seek assistance.
• Flexible and adaptable in a residential school environment.

Compensation

Salary: $65,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

On‑campus housing may be available for interested candidates.

Schedule

Full‑time position. Requires evening and weekend hours.