School Nurse- Sts Peter & Paul Catholic School

Employment Status: Full-time 

FLSA Status: Exempt (unless specified otherwise)

*Full-time Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Summary:

The School Nurse fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by providing general organizational support within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and policies. The School Nurse is responsible for implementing the assigned school health program in a way that is best suited to the school. The School Nurse has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards of Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.   
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols. 
• Serve as health advocate for students. 
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached). 
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to school policy and procedures. 
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. 
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.

Instruction

• Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups. 
• Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics. 
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students

Consultation

• Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse. 
• Communicate regularly with principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health.

Administration

• Review and evaluate immunization records. 
• Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students. 
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rules, and school policy in health services area. 
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.

Professional Development

• Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener. 
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Registered Nurse, RN, licensed to practice in the state of Texas OR
• Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN, in the state of Texas is under the clinical supervision of a School Nurse Consultant

Experience

• Two years nursing experience, preferably in community 

License and Credentials

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Ability to obtain Certification for CPR/AED, a state vision, hearing, spinal, and acanthosis nirgricans screener

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in community 
• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to implement policies and procedures 
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team
• Must have good written and verbal skills
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

***Please upload RN/LNV license when applying for this position***

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.