School Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Parish Episcopal School seeks a dependable and nurturing School Nurse to join a dedicated team. This is a full-time, 11 month (August-2 weeks in June/July) position. The School Nurse provides direct nursing services to students to maximize health and wellness in the school community.  All duties are performed in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures and state law regarding nursing practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

• Provides medical care and services to students according to physician prescribed medical care and treatment orders.  Creates and maintains documentation of all treatment and medical services activity.
• Maintains student immunization and other medical records.  Follows confidentiality and privacy rules and regulations.
• Maintains and updates student medical records in myPARISH/SNAP.
• Confers with students, parents and faculty/staff regarding medical treatment.
• Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student’s physician
• Monitors, provides assistance, and administers insulin to diabetics, as required.  Provides other treatment as necessary.
• Responds to emergency medical situations; performs first aid as needed; coordinates with local emergency personnel and agencies as required.
• Assists with CPR/First Aid training for all employees; provides training and keeps records as required.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials needed in the clinic; develops and monitors procedures for maintaining adequate supplies in all school first aid kits. Collaborate with the Director of Student Health Services in all aspects and functions of the school clinic.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN or LVN licensure in State of Texas, RN is preferred.
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion.
• Experience in pediatric nursing and/or experience as a school nurse preferred.
• Computer literacy and competency in the use of Microsoft Office Software & Health software.

Job Knowledge:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills to productively, professionally and empathetically communicate with students, parents, the entire school community and wide variety of school constituents.
• Demonstrates openness to feedback and effectively navigates complex interpersonal dynamics and challenging situations with professionalism and composure.
• An extremely well-organized, detail-oriented individual who has a high energy level together with an accompanying sense of urgency.
• Bright, hard-working, and enthusiastic with a serious commitment to excellence.
• Industrious, resourceful, independent-minded and determined, with a drive to achieve results.
• Ability to handle confidential material and situations with discretion and sensitivity.
• Well-developed interpersonal and collaboration skills to deal effectively with a wide range of school constituents.
• An accessible and approachable person with integrity, compassion and empathy who has an impeccable reputation, who honors commitments, and who deals with people in a straightforward and personal way. 

Training and Specific Skills and Abilities:  

• Show a demonstrated commitment to belonging and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).
• Demonstrates dependability through consistent attendance, punctual arrival, and readiness to perform assigned duties according to the established work schedule.
• Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit. 
• Promote the School’s mission statement and educational philosophy. 

Training and Marginal Duties:

• Participate in all requisite School trainings.
• Attend required staff development, training sessions, and job-related professional development opportunities.
• Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee Handbook and are responsible for reviewing the contents and abiding by rules, policies and procedures stated in the Handbook or otherwise by the School.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate. 
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time; ability to observe students from various distances. 
• Frequently required to move around the campus/office/classroom ; works at a desk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 30 lbs. across the campus/classroom/office.  
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

About Parish Episcopal School 

Founded in 1972, Parish Episcopal School is a leading, co-educational (PreK – 12th grade) college preparatory independent school in Dallas, Texas, serving approximately 1220 students of all faiths. Inspired by its values of Wisdom, Honor and Service, the School’s inclusive Episcopal community guides young people to become creative learners and bold leaders prepared to impact our complex global society by realizing and fostering their passions in a warm, joyful and balanced learning environment, and engaging them in challenging core curriculum and strategic programs that develop and inspire.

Educational Purpose & Philosophy

We develop good human beings: prepared, passionate, principled. 

• DEVELOP We are educators, mentors, coaches and guides – dedicated to developing the unique potential of every student on our care.

• GOOD HUMAN BEINGS At Parish, we aim to develop young people formed intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, spiritually and morally.

• PREPARED Preparation is key to success in a complex and ever-changing world. At Parish, we equip students with the knowledge, skills and mindsets they’ll need to navigate life’s challenges and accomplish their goals and dreams.

• PASSIONATE Passion is fuel for a joyful life. At Parish, we help students uncover what excites and inspires them – so they feel more alive, more fulfilled and more excited about the future.

• PRINCIPLED Principles create the moral compass for life. Rooted in  Wisdom ,  Honor  and  Service , Parish students strive not just to succeed, but to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the world around them.

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The School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.