School Nurse

St. Joseph Academy; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Academy in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to provide essential medical care to all students. This role involves maintaining immunization records, facilitating Code Blue drills, and collaborating with the Food Services Supervisor to promote health.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Wisconsin Nursing license, with at least one year of School Nurse experience preferred. Exceptional interpersonal skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Current Wisconsin Nursing license is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of experience as a School Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to all school students as needed.
• Maintain accurate immunization files for all students.
• Administer, log, and track medications securely.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work with diverse communities

Problem-solving skills

MS Office software proficiency

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Current Wisconsin Nursing license

1+ years School Nurse experience

Tools

PC

Phone systems

Fax machine

Photocopier

Scanner

Job description

Job Requirements

Position Summary: The School Nurse (SN) will provide medical care to all school students at St. Joseph Academy. Maintaining immunizations, medications and an effective referral system are key components of the SN. The SN will facilitate Code Blue drills, work with the Food Services Supervisor to promote overall health, and lead the School's Wellness Plan.

Position reports to: Principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Current Wisconsin Nursing license required
• 1+ years School Nurse experience
• Effective and appropriate interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic communities
• Current knowledge of community resources
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with appropriate staff
• Proficient user of MS Office software
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Equipment Used

• PC, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier, scanner

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds (1‑33% of time)
• Rarely lifting over 25 pounds (34‑66% of time)
• Occasionally walking and standing
• Continuously sitting
• Frequently hand manipulation / dexterity when writing, using PC, and other office equipment
• Occasionally bending and reaching

Environmental Conditions

Occasional exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care of ill children, occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of children, seasonal exposure to high humidity due to temperature control of the facility, and heat and cold due to the internal and external environment.

Essential Job Functions / Duties

• Extends excellent service to all families, staff, and internal and external customers.
• Establishes appropriate relationships with families, children, staff, and the public to ensure a safe environment that protects the families and children rights.
• Models behaviors that foster a “Child-centered” philosophy.
• Maintain accurate immunization files for all school students.
• Provide medical care to all school students as needed.
• Maintain effective referral systems.
• Communicate effectively with all staff.
• Respond to first aid and other medical concerns as they arise.
• Administer, log, and track medications, while storing them in a secure place.
• Lead the School’s Wellness Plan.
• Work with Food Services Supervisor to promote healthy choices and habits.
• Schedule and facilitate Code Blue drills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Principal.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities *****