School Nurse RN

3 weeks ago


Philadelphia, United States GIRARD ESTATE Full time
Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Girard College - Philadelphia, PA

Position Type
Regular Full Time

Education Level
Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range
$40.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Description

Girard College is a full scholarship boarding school that fosters intellectual curiosity, social development, and emotional growth in academically focused students from underserved communities. We ensure every student the opportunity and the means to achieve excellence and preparation for advanced education through purposeful academic and residential programs.

Reporting to the Girard College Director of Health Services, the main role of the school nurse is to ensure that every child is in optimal health to facilitate learning. The school nurse focuses on supporting the physical, mental, emotional and social well being of the students to promote success in learning. The school nurse is responsible for caring for children in grades 1-12. The school nurse provides oversight and leadership of the health suite on shifts, under the direction of the Director of Health Services.

Students receive treatment for acute and long-term medical conditions that may include diabetes, asthma, blood disorders, high blood pressure, seizure disorders, anaphylaxis, and etc. Acute management can range from treating minor cuts and scrapes to medical emergencies requiring transport to other facilities. Medication administration ranges from over the counter to prescription medications administered under the direction of the Director of Health Services, Director of Nursing, Lead Nurse and the Medical Director. Providing basic first aid and medical care to other school staff is inclusive in the school nurse duties.

Responsibilities

Healthcare
  • Individualize care to meet the biophysical, psychosocial and educational needs of each student
  • Make referrals to the appropriate support staff when warranted or an expressed need
  • Assess, evaluate and treat minor to severe injuries according to nursing standards and school policy
  • Effectively communicate with families, the health care team and other school staff to provide continuity of care
  • Participate in annual immunization screenings for each student and make appropriate corrections to meet state mandated compliance. Administer vaccines when required
  • Administer prescribed and over the counter medication according to nursing standards
  • Provide health education and teaching to students as well as staff to promote health and wellness.
  • Develop and support individualized healthcare plans and emergency care plans for students with chronic conditions
Administrative
  • Proficient use of computers for e-mails, Word document, Excel, and power point. Familiar with Magnus or a comparable electronic medical record system
  • Maintain confidentiality of all information in student medical files and in the dissemination of verbal or written information to other staff and disciplines
  • Analyzes documentation of all student visits in the medical records and utilize the nursing process to manage care. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and documents the response
  • Demonstrate sound judgment and clinical knowledge in planning and decision making
  • Demonstrate the ability to function under stressful situations
  • Adhere to universal precautions and infection control guidelines
  • Demonstrate professionalism through appearance, attendance, performance, and communication at all times
  • Collaborate with admissions to support the student enrollment process, ensuring all medical documentation is accurate and complete
Qualifications

Qualifications
  • Current PA RN Licensure
  • Current CPR/AED Certification
  • A minimum of 3 years previous experience in pediatrics
  • Previous use of data systems designed for student records
  • Must be able to climb stairs in various campus buildings

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