School Nurse RN Washington, DC
Job description
School Nurse
JOB DESCRIPTION (Exempt position)
Join a team that makes a difference!
The Consortium of Catholic Academies (CCA) delivers exceptional academic, social and financial scholarship support to 830+ dynamic and diverse students.
Consisting of four inner-city schools in the Archdiocese of Washington (Sacred Heart School, St. Francis Xavier Academy, St. Anthony Catholic School, and St. Thomas Moore Catholic Academy), each with its own unique identity, CCA students learn and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
We are looking for a school nurse to join the Consortium of Catholic academies.
Your primary responsibility will be to provide health services to students when they are at school. For example, you’ll treat injuries and mild to acute sicknesses, or support students with chronic illnesses. You’ll also help with preventive care by educating students on how to avoid communicable diseases and having proper hygiene.
To succeed in this role, you must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate with children, their parents or guardians, and teachers. If you meet these requirements, and you also have a genuine interest in improving children’s lives, we’d like to hear from you.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILTY:
- Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
- Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
- Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
- Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
- Keep track of students’ vaccination records
- Update students’ medical history
- Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g., prevention of communicable diseases)
- Write referrals for pediatricians and other health specialists
- Ensure compliance with national and local health laws
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
- Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
- Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
- Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
- Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
- Keep track of students’ vaccination records
- Update students’ medical history
- Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g., prevention of communicable diseases)
- Write referrals for pediatricians and other health specialists
- Ensure compliance with national and local health laws
QUALIFICATION:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and experience as a registered nurse
- One year of experience as a registered nurse
- Knowledge of nursing and health care practices as applied to children and youth
- Ability to provide effective nursing and related health services for students, to keep abreast of medical practices in the field, to deal effectively with students requiring health assistance, to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to work cooperatively with others.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.25 - $31.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Physical setting:
- Acute care
- Clinic
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Washington, DC 20032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
