Nurse Substitute (Pre K-12)

About our School St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co‑educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre‑Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School includes PreK‑3 and 4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5‑8, and the Upper School contains grades 9‑12. The school cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality, seeks excellence in every pursuit, and forms virtuous leaders who positively impact the world. St. Michael’s Prep is distinguished by its Catholic tradition, welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The community spans two campuses with three divisions and is united in its commitment to putting students first in mind, body, and spirit. Summary of Position St. Michael’s Prep is looking for a school nurse substitute to serve as the health and wellness expert for our school. This part‑time non‑exempt, hourly/on‑call position serves approximately 500 students in grades PreK‑8 on the lower campus and 400 students in grades 9‑12 on the upper campus, with the opportunity to work 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 managing other unique medical conditions. Have experience maintaining 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 State of Texas and 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 health and wellness. Maintain electronic health records within the school website system (experience with Magnus). Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, staff, and families to enhance cooperative action that meets the health and safety needs of students. Aid in the development and maintenance of school health policies. Coordinate student health curriculum with the physical education department. Multitask and manage well the simultaneous needs of diabetic students, medication or first‑aid administration to other students. Requirements Knowledge of children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and strong interpersonal skills 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. Qualified candidates will receive an email confirming receipt of their application and additional details to complete the process. For any questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io (Lower and Middle School) or View email address on click.appcast.io (Upper School). 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, gender, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Michael's Prep