Elementary Nurse - YES Prep Hobby Elementary (Immediate Opening)

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Award Winning Culture

Résumé du poste

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, TX is hiring a Nurse for a 10-month role starting 26-27 school year. The Nurse will assist the Health and Wellness Manager, provide first aid, screenings and required state reports, and maintain student medical records.

The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with a TX license, CPR/AED certification, and at least 1 year of RN experience. TES/FERPA compliance and privacy are essential, with a focus on student health services.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current RN licensure in Texas.

Responsabilités

• Maintain system-wide student medical records.
• Provide direct health care and first aid to staff and students.
• Conduct health screenings and input data for state reports.
• Ensure HIPAA/FERPA compliance and privacy of health information.
• Maintain immunization records and health supplies inventory.
• Support campus health program goals and objectives.

Connaissances

RN license

CPR and AED certified

Texas RN license

Patient care

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Description du poste

Description

Job Description

POSITION: Nurse

REPORTS TO: Director of Campus Operations

POSITION TYPE: 10-month

START DATE: 26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION: $65,000-$82,500

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.

Some Quick Stats About Us

• 19,500+ Students
• 2,200+ Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, you will assist the Manager of Health and Wellness and provide or aide staff and students with first aid, immunization, screenings and data input for reports, State required screenings and reporting services and/or procedures under the supervision of the Manager of Health and Wellness. Some exciting work and responsibilities are to:

Responsibilities

• Maintaining system-wide student medical records;
• Participating in the formulation of campus health program goals and objectives;
• Providing direct health care, emergency first aid and car, and related health services according to YES Prep policies and procedures;
• Providing preventive health care by providing appraisals, screening programs, referrals and following up; recognizing, reporting and using control measures on communicable disease; and monitoring and following up on immunizations needs;
• Providing personal care support for students who are not fully toilet trained;
• Promoting Health and Community Services;
• Processing State Required Screenings;
• Upholding national standards to protect the privacy of student health information;
• Ensuring compliance with HIPPA & FERPA;
• Maintaining compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics;
• Identifying and accessing student health problems to primary health care;
• Monitoring student immunization records;
• Maintaining staff and student right to privacy;
• Conducting specific health instruction for students, parents and staff and serving as a resource to staff regarding health instruction;
• Reporting all injuries of staff and students to supervisor immediately;
• Performing and/or assisting staff and student in first aid, screenings and state reports;
• Performing duties according to policy and procedure to maintain safe school environment;
• Participating in duties throughout the school year for state compliance;
• Assisting with vision, hearing, scoliosis, ANTES screenings;
• Processing and managing seizures, asthma, diabetes, etc. for students;
• Assisting with student immunization records and maintaining updated records in the YES Prep student database;
• Assisting with inventory of medical supplies;
• Ensuring all health and shot records are up to date for all students on campus;
• Maintaining sign in sheets, incident reporting, and medication logs for students according to our policies and procedures;
• Flexibility with campus schedule as needed;
• Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

THE MUST HAVES

• Registered Nurse (R.N.) with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Currently licensed as an R.N. in the State of Texas
• One year of experience as a licensed R.N.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with applicable insurance coverage
• Must hold a valid certification for both CPR and AED use from a nationally recognized organization, or attend a district required training to become certified within a given time frame
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceDemonstrated ability to work on a team
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
• NOTE: YES Prep follows the Texas Board of Nursing recommendation that a newly licensed Nurse not practice in an independent setting for a period of 12-18 months post-licensure

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Bilingual in Spanish
• At least 2 years of relevant experience

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw‑dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!

THE PERKS

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
• Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
• Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place to workk in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.