School Nurse
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Job Location:
Bentonville, AR - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 35
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
| ð Starting Rate: $25 - $35 /hour |
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| ð Environment: Special Education Program Grades K-8 |
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If youre passionate about promoting student health and wellness thrive in a dynamic educational environment and take pride in building trusting relationships with students families and staff We Should Talk! ð²
As a School Nurse youll leverage your nursing expertise to support students academic social behavioral and emotional success. Collaborating closely with families educators administrators and community health professionals youll help create safe nurturing and healthy learning environments that bridge home school and community relationships.
â Responsibilities Include:
- Ensuring the immediate health and safety of students and staff promptly coordinating external medical care when necessary.
- Maintaining well-stocked first aid supplies and equipment to respond efficiently to daily health needs.
- Preparing and regularly updating disaster preparedness supplies ensuring readiness to manage health crises or emergency situations effectively.
- Administering appropriate minor treatments promptly ensuring that medical assistance is accessible to students and staff as required.
- Monitoring and recording student illnesses and injuries accurately documenting frequency origin duration and analyzing health trends.
- Documenting all student medical interactions including treatments medications and immunization records in compliance with medical standards and confidentiality guidelines.
- Assisting students requiring diapering or personal care using appropriate sanitary measures and adhering strictly to safety guidelines.
- Communicating with physicians counselors and families about students medication routines and observed behaviors to support informed healthcare decisions.
- Reporting immediately to appropriate personnel any situations where the health safety or welfare of students is at risk.
- Administering medications and medical care within the guidelines established by state licensure regulations and nursing practice standards.
- Providing comprehensive in-service training and orientation to new hires covering essential medical procedures and health-related protocols.
- Participating proactively in meetings professional development sessions and training opportunities to remain updated on best practices and enhance professional competencies.
- Building and maintaining positive collaborative relationships with local healthcare providers agencies and community partners.
- Performing additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned contributing to the overall health wellness and success of the school community.
â Qualifications Required:
- Associates degree or higher in nursing or a closely related field of study.
- Bachelors degree or higher in nursing or a closely related field of study preferred.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a licensed practical nurse (LPN) credential.
- Prior experience working in a school and/or education program setting preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training and intervention techniques.
- Highly skilled in working with individuals with severe learning emotional behavioral disorders autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
- Proficient in defining problems collecting data establishing facts drawing valid conclusions and writing detailed reports.
- Advanced oral and written communication organization conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff members students parents and the public.
- Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
ð Learn more about our history our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:
- ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!
â Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is YourChance!
Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!
Careers With ChanceLight ð Work. With Purpose.
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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Public Health
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Algebra
- Special Education
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Teaching
- Catheterization
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
ChanceLight Education partners with school districts and families as part of a continuum of services to intervene academically, behaviorally and socially to help students catch up with their peers.
