Registered Nurse Full Time School Health Nurse

About KIPP Nashville Public Schools
KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. The mission of KIPP Nashville is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a better world. The School Nurse will work to support the student health needs across the KIPP Nashville school community - either at a designated school or support across multiple schools. They will report to the Director of Student Health and in close partnership with the school-based Principal and Director of Operations to prepare for and respond to student and school needs as it relates to student health. Ultimately, our student health team plays a key role in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for KIPP Nashville students.

Works to remove, modify, or reduce health-related barriers to learning
Provides well-student care, health care, first aid, immunizations, and assistance to students at their school; Provides daily, individual care to students, including but not limited to managing daily medications required by students, administering doctor prescribed medications to students and helping students with physical disabilities
Advises the Director of Operations and other school staff as needed regarding initiatives, processes, and systems necessary to ensure a healthy school community
Builds emergency preparedness plans and trains all staff on them to ensure staff school-wide are ready for health emergencies
Communicates with families around student wellness and health concerns
Participates in necessary student health events that may occur on non-school days, e.g., New Student Registration
Completes, updates, and maintains student records (accident reports, health records), and completes and submits reports; effectively and efficiently manages the systems for student health paperwork
Ensures 100% collection of student health documentation for incoming new students
Maintains physical student health files and ensures they are organized and up-to-date
Audits student health files annually
Transfers all health materials and necessary information for student transfers between campuses
Maintains the security of confidential information
Collects and maintains student incident forms, ensuring that all applicable parties have documented all pertinent details
Collaborates with school staff to create and maintain wellness programming to support healthy opportunities for students
Maintains all mandated COVID protocols and holds staff and students accountable to those health protocols.
Possible travel between schools for coverage.
Current non-restricted TN Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. 2 years or more in nursing; Current BLS, First Aid, and AED certification; Associate or Nursing Diploma with Pediatric experience, BSN a plus. Licensed or eligible for RN licensure in Tennessee. Ability to apply current nursing research and theory to daily practice.
Skill in patient care and in the use of medical equipment utilized in the area of assignment.
Ability to plan and effectively communicate by clearly presenting healthcare-related information and responding to questions from both individuals and groups.
This role is full-time, approximately 10 months of the year, and is eligible for benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off). The role is paid a competitive hourly rate and is non-exempt from overtime (i.e. eligible for overtime). The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, day shift, and works from early August through the end of the school year, as directed by the Director of Student Health.
KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.