Change requires change agents. Across our growing network of high-performing public charter schools, our students in historically underserved communities enter our doors looking for a great education. We are looking for you. We are a network of innovators, of dedicated teammates committed to pursuing excellence for ourselves, our students and our families.
We believe in the fierce urgency of now. In our classrooms, our students benefit from high-quality, rigorous and engaging instruction infused with a contagious enthusiasm for content and learning. Our students know they can and will achieve, and every day we work to provide them with opportunities for deep intellectual engagement across all subjects and content areas. Our students will graduate from top colleges and universities and then will have access to all of the life and leadership opportunities that flow from a great education. Our students will change the world.
About the Role
We are looking to hire a school nurse to join our team. The school nurse is a key member of our team and is primarily responsible for providing our scholars with quality health services and connecting our families with community resources.
Responsibilities of the Nurse will include but are not limited to:
Act as a proactive liaison between children, families and health care resources to access and coordinate care
Administer first aid, medication, specialized medical treatment and health screenings
Refer students who require further medical attention to needed treatment
Assess situations involving students' safety
Maintain all health records and reporting procedures to external agencies to ensure compliance with established regulations
Work as part of a school-wide team to encourage healthy living
Implement health care plans for special education students, children with chronic health problems and/or 504 accommodation requirements
Coordinate/Provide training on various health related subjects or policies (e.g. CPR/First Aid, disaster preparedness, health education, etc.) as needed
Track and manage health data to identify trends, improve student health outcomes and reduce the spread of illness.
Skills and Characteristics
Belief in the Achievement First mission and Educational model
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Demonstration of strong interpersonal judgement
Self-motivated leader who can work independently as well as part of team
Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a "whatever it takes" disposition
Bilingual, English and Spanish, strongly preferred.
Educational Background and Work Experience
Current State RN license;
Bachelor's Degree recommended
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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