School Nurse, PT

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL
SCHOOL NURSE

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Principal or Assistant Principal is responsible for providing for the health and welfare of the students and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking acting and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church: a teacher or staff member may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church
Consult on a regular basis with the Principal or Assistant Principal on all matters pertaining to health needs both of students and staff
Maintain and update emergency contact information for students and staff In accordance with accepted health standards maintain the school clinic ensuring necessary emergency supplies and cleanliness at all times
Evaluate illness and injuries; provide emergency aid for illness and injury; call for emergency services and notify parents as necessary
Review and maintain all health records including immunization forms physicals maintain manual/computer documentation of health and other history of students as required
Assist in the preparation of state required reports; Immunization Data Report (IDR) and other reports as requested
Assist the Admissions Office with processing of paperwork
Document accidents occurring on school property; participate as part of the school crisis response team.
Perform and document sensory screening of students in accord with State of Florida requirements; submit annual mandated report
Support the health of students with chronic conditions; oversee medication administration following diocesan medication policy; properly document parent approval
Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission and teachings of the Diocese and Catholic School.
Excellent communications skills verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
Exercise courtesy to fellow employees parents parishioners and the general public
Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required
Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing spreadsheets and internet research; minimum typing skill of 40 WPM
Professional attire; clean and neat personal appearance
Ability to successfully pass a background criminal history and reference check
College Graduate or equivalent education
Minimum Licensed Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse preferred
CPR and First Aid Certification
Prior work experience in a school health office preferred
Hearing and vision certification preferred

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal medical office environment.

Required Activities: Walking sitting standing stooping reaching talking handling hearing carrying and keyboarding

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL SCHOOL NURSEFLSA Status: Non-exemptPrimary Function: Under the direction of the Principal or Assistant Principal is responsible for providing for the health and welfare of the students and staff.Essentia...

Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking acting and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church: a teacher or staff member may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church
Consult on a regular basis with the Principal or Assistant Principal on all matters pertaining to health needs both of students and staff
Maintain and update emergency contact information for students and staff In accordance with accepted health standards maintain the school clinic ensuring necessary emergency supplies and cleanliness at all times
Evaluate illness and injuries; provide emergency aid for illness and injury; call for emergency services and notify parents as necessary
Review and maintain all health records including immunization forms physicals maintain manual/computer documentation of health and other history of students as required
Assist in the preparation of state required reports; Immunization Data Report (IDR) and other reports as requested
Assist the Admissions Office with processing of paperwork
Document accidents occurring on school property; participate as part of the school crisis response team.
Perform and document sensory screening of students in accord with State of Florida requirements; submit annual mandated report
Support the health of students with chronic conditions; oversee medication administration following diocesan medication policy; properly document parent approval
Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission and teachings of the Diocese and Catholic School.
Excellent communications skills verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
Exercise courtesy to fellow employees parents parishioners and the general public
Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required
Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing spreadsheets and internet research; minimum typing skill of 40 WPM
Professional attire; clean and neat personal appearance
Ability to successfully pass a background criminal history and reference check
College Graduate or equivalent education
Minimum Licensed Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse preferred
CPR and First Aid Certification
Prior work experience in a school health office preferred
Hearing and vision certification preferred