About this opportunity
St Gabriel's Catholic School / St Michael's Catholic Academy lists this School Nurse opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Nurse Position
St. Michael's Prep is looking for a school nurse to serve as the health and wellness expert for our school. This position serves approximately 550 students in grades PreK-8th grade on the lower campus and approximately 450 students in grades 9-12 on the upper campus. This is a full-time exempt position working alongside our nursing staff, working 10 months of the year.
Candidates must:
Provide quality nursing care to ill or injured students or faculty/staff during the school day
Have experience with diabetic children and their daily health care needs
Have experience with managing other unique school-age medical conditions
Have experience with managing a peanut "aware" environment
Provide health information and in-service programs on health topics to students, parents, and faculty
Manage school health records in accordance with the State of Texas, as well as the Diocese of Austin requirements
Maintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions
Initiate contact with, and act as a liaison between, home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community
Maintain electronic health records within the school website system. (Experience with cloud based electronic student health record and compliance software)
Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, staff, and school families to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of the students
Aid in the development and maintenance of school health policies
Coordinate student health curriculum with physical education department
Multitask and manage well the simultaneous needs of diabetic students and medication or first aid administration to other students
Provide medical oversight and first aid care during occasional off-campus retreats and after-school programs
Candidates should have:
Knowledge of children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development
Be excellent communicators, possessing outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal skills, both with children and adults
Care, good judgment and confidentiality in working with students and parents
Strong organizational skills
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure-Current in the State of Texas
Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification
Minimum of two years' professional nursing experience, preferably in a school or pediatric setting
Application Requirements: Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application and additional details to complete the application process. Contact with any questions.
St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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