Nurse

The Catholic Center; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Center is seeking a dedicated school nurse to join its administrative team. The nurse provides on-site health triage, supports student well-being, and communicates with families campus-wide.

Responsibilities include assessments, care plans, medication administration, emergency response, immunization records, and health education for staff. The role requires a Bachelor's in Nursing and current CPR/AED certification. Clean background check required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Current CPR and AED certification required.
• Criminal background check and Safe Environment Training.
• Caring and empathetic demeanor with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual health assessments for students.
• Coordinate care plans for students with medical conditions, meeting with families and staff to establish care plans.
• Administer medications during school hours.
• Provide emergency and injury care, and maintain records; contact parents if there is a medical incident at school.
• Maintain immunization records and process physical forms.
• Assess school community health and safety issues.
• Screen students for conditions affecting education (vision, hearing).
• Advise administration and staff on health-related accommodations.
• Provide basic first aid and CPR when needed.
• Educate staff on the use of EpiPens and other medical devices.
• Interface with counselors and administrators regarding students who frequently visit the health room.

Skills

CPR

AED certification

Attention to detail

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Schedule:40 hours/week (M-F 7:30 – 3:30)

Position Summary:

The school nurse is an integral part of the administrative team. The nurse provides on-site access to health triage services, promotes the health, safety, and well-being of the students. The nurse communicates with families and provides expertise and guidance campus-wide.

Key responsibilities:

• Individual health assessments for students.
• Coordinates care plans for students with medical conditions, meeting with family members and staff to establish care plans.
• Administers medications, as needed, during school hours.
• Emergency and injury care, planning and training. Recording information the school database and contacts parents if there is a medical incident at school.
• Maintain accurate immunization records and processes physical forms.
• Assess school community health and safety issues.
• Screens students for conditions that impact education, such as vision and hearing.
• Serves as a resource for administration and grade level teams regarding health related student accommodations.
• Provides basic first aid and CPR, as needed.
• Educates staff on the use of Epi Pens and other medica devices, as needed.
• Interfaces with school counselors and administrators regarding students who frequently visit the health room.
• Minimum level Degree/Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Current CPR and AED certification
• Caring and empathetic demeanor
• Strong attention to detail
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training upon hire.