Per Diem School Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing assessment and nursing care for the student body during the school day:

  • Assessment relating to physical or mental health sickness, first aid and emergency care

  • Administration of prescription medication as prescribed by MD for school administration.

  • Assess and/or call for emergency medical services, as needed.

• Utilize Slack for all internal communication to teachers regarding students whereabouts.

• Utilize electronic health record (SNAP Health) to document all student visits/care at the health office.

  • SNAP is HIPPA/FERPA compliant EMR documentation.

• Ensure appropriate storage, handling and documentation of prescription and non-prescription medications in accordance with state regulations.

  • Utilizing SNAP Health for Medication administration documentation and parental approval of OTC’s.

• Maintain confidentiality in communicating and recording health information.

• Communicate with appropriate faculty/staff/dorm staff on Slack for student-specific health care needs on a need to know basis, so that students will be optimally supported in their educational process.

  • Utilizes Slack for internal communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for LCA’s mission and faith

• Current and active Nursing License certification in MA.

• In-depth knowledge of and passion for health and wellness

• Strong interpersonal skills and great customer service orientation

• Active BLS certification

SCHEDULE

This is a 10 month position approximately 8-10 hours a week on the Academic Work Cycle. The per diem school nurse serves in the Health Office during school hours on weekdays from 7:30am - 3:00pm. The per diem nurse would not be responsible to work weekends or holidays. How these 8-10 per diem hours are met is flexible and can be discussed and tailored based on the applicant availability and Health Office needs.

ENVIRONMENT

LCA is a grade 6-12, independent college preparatory school that exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by developing intellectual ability, nurturing spiritual and moral growth, encouraging creativity, and instilling a desire to serve God and others.