School Nurse (Pre K-12)

Description

Why St. Michael’s Prep?

Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School  is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School comprises PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. We are one community, on two campuses, with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit

• Our values: Integrity, Courage, & Excellence 
• Our mission: St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences. 

We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

Summary of Position:

St. Michael’s Prep is looking for a school nurse to serve as a health and wellness expert for our school. This position serves approximately 500 students in Pre K-8th grade on the lower campus and approximately 400 students in 9-12th grade on the upper campus. This is a full-time or part-time exempt, 10-month position working as part of the clinic staff.

Candidates must:

• Provide quality nursing care to ill or injured students or faculty/staff during the school day.
• Have experience with diabetic children and their daily health care needs.
• Have experience with managing unique medical conditions.
• Have experience with managing a peanut “aware” environment.
• Provide health information and in-service programs on health topics to students, parents, and faculty.
• Manage school health records in accordance with the State of Texas, as well as the Diocese of Austin requirements.
• Maintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, hearing/vision screenings, physical examinations, and medical conditions.
• Initiate contact with, and act as a liaison between, home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
• Maintain electronic health records within the school website system. (Experience with Magnus Health)
• Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, staff, and school families to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of the students.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of school health policies.
• Coordinate student health curriculum with the physical education department.
• Multitask and manage the simultaneous needs of diabetic students and medication or first aid administration to other students.

Requirements

 Candidates should have:

• Knowledge of children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Be excellent communicators, possessing outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal skills, both with children and adults.
• Care, good judgment and confidentiality in working with students and parents.
• Strong organizational skills.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure-Current in the State of Texas
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification
• Minimum of two years' professional nursing experience, preferably in a school or pediatric setting

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law