Nurse Part Time

Position:
Part Time Nurse

Reports to:

CFO

Classification:
Part-Time, Exempt

Schedule:

M - F, 1pm - 4/5pm

Supervises:
None

Scope of work:
Medication administration and triaging acute injuries and illnesses with follow up

The Nurse is responsible for medication administration and providing preventive, acute, and follow-up care for all students in grades Toddler through 8th during the academic year; acting as a liaison with students’ physicians; ensuring all students’ health paperwork is up to date and administering the SNAP health portal. Physical requirements of the job include frequent walking through and between campus buildings, the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to injury/illness incidents and lifting or carrying small children.

Potential hazards include contact with blood and other body fluids, potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, exposure to chemicals including antiseptics and disinfectant, and exposure to biomedical wastes and hazards.

• Ability to maintain confidential and positive working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, students, school and community organizations and the general public.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other nurses

• Treat illnesses and injuries of students that includes determining method of treatment per guidelines, documenting, and notifying parents/guardians. Remain with and give comfort to the ill or injured student until released to the parent/guardian.
• Administer medications including distribution of prescription and non-prescription medications to students per doctor’s instructions and communicating with parents about medication issues such as changes and refills.
• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; dispose of biomedical waste and hazards according to established procedures; maintain inventory and order first aid supplies as necessary; prepare and restock first aid kits for classrooms and field trips as assigned. Ensure medications are secured in double locked cabinets.
• Administer SNAP health portal, including maintaining student health records, immunization records, handicap and allergy information, and hearing/vision screening. Maintain accident reports including treatment records/logs. Ensure all information is documented clearly, accurately, and legally.
• Receive and review student health files incoming from other schools; communicate with other schools as needed to clarify or obtain information as needed.
• Coordinate and complete documentation and releases for field trips and other off campus activities as needed.
• Assure students have updated immunization records; review records of new students and notify students of follow-up shots; prepare letters or exclusion notices and notify parents and administration as appropriate. Track requests sent home, such as for immunization records.
• Screen for head lice, to include distributing information to parents regarding treatment of affected students.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student health information at all times.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori education; model the Montessori values of grace, courtesy, and respect.

• Ensure medical related purchases are within budget.

• Take on other duties as assigned

It is expected that all administrators will function as self-directed members in a team effort. All activities and performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of the Riverbend School.

Frequently moving about the campus to follow the school schedule, including ascending/descending stairs and transitioning between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The ability to position oneself at a child’s level (e.g., kneeling, sitting, or crouching) and assist students with daily tasks like zipping jackets, tying shoes, or managing materials.

Effectively monitoring students during recess and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.