School Nurse

American Heritage Schools- Palm Beach County is currently accepting applications for School Nurse. Working hours: 7:30 am - 6 pm with a 4 day work week schedule.


POSITION OVERVIEW


The Nurse is responsible for assessing, treating, and direct care of the students, campers and school employees for medical issues. The Nurse will work to prevent and control illnesses so that students/campers can learn to their greatest potential.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for professional, medical treatment of students and campers
• Responsible for disease prevention
• Provides emergency aid to students, campers and school employees
• Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions, based on physician orders
• Administer over-the-counter and prescription medication
  
  • Monitor student and, campers for side effects or reactions
  • Documents all medication administered, symptoms, reason for visit, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of health records such as immunizations and school entry health examinations
• Coordinate the submission of every student camper and staff medical records to meet minimum health standards
• Communicates with student/campers parents regarding reasons for visit, medications, etc.
• Field trip medical bag preparation
• Employee accidents (workers compensation) follow-up with proper medical paperwork
• Issue elevator passes and coordinate transportation for student/campers in need of medical accommodations

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the teachers in instructing students in health education
• Provide nursing coverage for occasional events on campus outside normal school/camp hours
• Attend school field trips as needed for nursing support for student/campers.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Registered Nurse (RN) certification and license required
• Bachelor's preferred
• Must have valid drivers license

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Critical-thinking skills
• Knowledge of state health regulations
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent bed-side manner
• Excellent customer service
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to transport or treat students/campers/school employees via golf cart as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Clinic
• School campus
• Fast-paced environment
• Outside weather conditions (rain, heat, etc)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk/computer
• Prolonged periods standing, reaching, and bending

BENEFITS

• 100% free tuition for all employees' eligible children *
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees' eligible children
• Free Summer Day Camp for employees' eligible children while working over the summer.
• Free early care & after-care for employees' eligible children while working
• Yearly bonuses
• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supplemental Insurance plans available
• Pet Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability options
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Affordable Company housing when available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

OTHER

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your "at-will" status.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.