School Nurse: Empower Student Health & Wellness

American Learning; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition for children of employees

Summer education discount for children

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Life insurance at no cost

Job summary

American Heritage Schools- Palm Beach County in Delray Beach, FL seeks a School Nurse to deliver primary medical care for students and staff. The role entails clinical assessment, treatments, medication administration, and health record maintenance in a fast-paced school environment.

The nurse will coordinate care plans, provide emergency support, and communicate health information to families. Requirements include an RN license and a preferred bachelor’s degree, with benefits and year-round

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) certification and license required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide direct medical care to students and campers.
• Prevent and control illnesses to support learning.
• Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications.
• Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions.
• Monitor for adverse reactions and document all care.
• Maintain health records and immunizations.
• Coordinate medical records for minimum health standards.
• Communicate with parents about visits and treatments.
• Provide nursing coverage for events outside normal hours.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

State health regulations

Multitasking

Computer knowledge

Patient/Student transport

Education

RN license

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

School Nurse

Nurse Professional Delray Beach, Delray Beach, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1303

American Heritage Schools- Palm Beach County is currently accepting applications for School Nurse. Working hours: 7:30 am - 6 pm with a 4 day work week schedule.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Nurse is responsible for assessing, treating, and direct care of the students, campers and school employees for medical issues. The Nurse will work to prevent and control illnesses so that students/campers can learn to their greatest potential.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for professional, medical treatment of students and campers

Responsible for disease prevention

Provides emergency aid to students, campers and school employees

Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions, based on physician orders

Administer over-the-counter and prescription medication

Monitor student and, campers for side effects or reactions

Documents all medication administered, symptoms, reason for visit, etc.

Ensure maintenance of health records such as immunizations and school entry health examinations

Coordinate the submission of every student camper and staff medical records to meet minimum health standards

Communicates with student/campers parents regarding reasons for visit, medications, etc.

Field trip medical bag preparation

Employee accidents (workers compensation) follow-up with proper medical paperwork

Issue elevator passes and coordinate transportation for student/campers in need of medical accommodations

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the teachers in instructing students in health education

Provide nursing coverage for occasional events on campus outside normal school/camp hours

Attend school field trips as needed for nursing support for student/campers.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse (RN) certification and license required

Bachelor’s preferred

Must have valid drivers license

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form

Critical-thinking skills

Knowledge of state health regulations

Ability to multitask

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to transport or treat students/campers/school employees via golf cart as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clinic

Fast-paced environment

Outside weather conditions (rain, heat, etc)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk/computer

Prolonged periods standing, reaching, and bending

BENEFITS

100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children *

50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children

Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.

Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working

Yearly bonuses

401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Pet Insurance options

Short-term & Long-term Disability options

Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

Affordable Company housing when available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

OTHER

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your “at-will” status.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.