SCHOOL NURSE

Job description

School Nurse

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Affton High School (9-12)

Details: 10-month support staff position, with district-recognized holidays and paid sick and personal leave. Leave time will be prorated based on start date. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position, with a district provided benefits package that includes employee health, dental, life and vision insurance.

Compensation: According to the Support Staff Pay Schedule, placement within the range is based on education and like experience. The minimum starting hourly rate for this position is $31.09.

The district provides an additional $2,000 annual stipend to those who obtain a (NCSN) certification through the National Board for Certification of School Nurses and keeps this certification active.

Job Summary: Support the physical, mental, emotional and social health of students and their success in the learning process; support student success by providing health care assessments, identifying problems, planning, intervention, follow-up and health evaluations for all students within the school setting.

Qualifications:

High school diploma and minimum of two year associate degree are required, BSN preferred

RN license is required

A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required

Prior school nursing experience, or experience working with school-age children is preferred

The knowledge of working with children with disabilities is preferred

Current CPR, First Aid, and AEDS (defibrillation equipment) training are required

The ability to teach classes in CPR, First Aid, and AEDS (defibrillation equipment) is required

The ability to maintain confidential information is required

Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to work from written or oral instructions under limited supervision are required

Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and self-motivation are required

The ability to effectively prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines is required

The ability to write routine reports and correspondence is required

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required, experience with Google Applications is preferred

Strong word processing, data entry, spreadsheet and database skills are required, experience with student data management databases (SIS, PowerSchool, etc.) is preferred

The ability to present information and respond to questions from parents and school staff in a positive, professional manner is required

The ability to communicate effectively with students in redirecting and using positive reinforcement is required

The ability to solve problems and respond to situations in a calm, caring manner is required

The ability to work independently, use good judgment, and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations is required

The ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population is required

The ability to remain flexible & positive with the demands of the job without losing sight of the mission, task, or assignment is required

The willingness to learn new material and, as needed, attend professional development is required

The ability to work as a team player, communicate and collaborate with building and district staff is required

For more information regarding School Nurse duties and responsibilities, please view the School Nurse Job Description.

All applicants must apply through Affton's TalentEd Hire website at:

Affton School District is an equal opportunity employer & E-Verify participant

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