Position type: Part time, exempt

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Reports to: Assistant to the Head of School

Position Summary: The nurse is the health manager of the school and is responsible for maintaining health records and delivering health services through the clinic by providing temporary care for students, faculty/staff, or visitors who are ill or injured.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist students, faculty/staff, and visitors who are ill or injured at school. Administer emergency first aid when necessary.
• Gather and maintain immunization and health records, ensuring compliance with Indiana statutes.
• Gather and maintain a current list of students with allergies or other medical concerns, and keep teachers and cafeteria workers informed.
• Communicate with parents as necessary about illnesses or injuries at school
• Utilize the Indiana State Board of Health guidelines for excluding students and/or staff with possible communicable diseases.
• Order and maintain clinic supplies.
• Dispense medications as requested by parent/guardian; secure medications in a locked cabinet.
• Maintain active emergency forms and health care records for all students.
• Support faculty in education regarding health-related matters.
• Coordinate faculty and staff training in Universal Precautions, CPR, AED use, and education regarding allergy training.
• Inspect and maintain AED.
• Schedule and supervise administration of flu shots for faculty and staff.
• Schedule and supervise administration of vision and hearing screenings for students.
• Serve on the school’s Crisis Committee and school’s Wellness Committee.
• Develop and update school health policies and forms.
• Provide clerical support and relief to the Administrative Assistant to the Head of School.

Knowledge, Skills, Characteristics and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Working computer skills

Credentials and Experience:

• Recent nursing experience required
• Licensed RN
• School nursing experience preferred