School Nurse

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Southern Wake Academy is looking for a thoughtful leader to help guide our middle school students in our mission to continue to be one of the best charter schools in the state. We are looking for a Dean of Middle School that will embrace our community-based curriculum to sustain a challenging and supporting learning environment for students of all abilities, including AG (academically gifted) and EC (exceptional children). The ideal candidate will understand empathy is a core trait of all leaders and diversity makes us all stronger.

WHO WE ARE: Established in 1999, Southern Wake Academy (SWA) is one of the most sought after tuition-free, public charter schools for middle and high school grades in Wake County. We are proud of our school’s journey that started as an alternative school for “at risk” students inside an industrial business park with 77 students. From these humble beginnings, we purchased our own facilities, built a state-of-the-art school building, and delivered academic achievement that prepares our young people to do well in life.

Located in the thriving communities of Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, SWA is this area’s only charter school. Our school is a magnet for families that share our values of partnering with community organizations, providing a strong academic foundation for our students, and treating our closest constituents with deep respect.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

The School Nurse (Registered Nurse, RN) provides health services to assist students and staff in achieving and/or maintaining optimal health through education, examinations and guidance. Provides skilled nursing care and first aid to students, faculty and staff, and counsels parents and students.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Unrestricted Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of North Carolina required.

• Certification in CPR/AED required.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Independent judgment is required.

• Excellent listening and communication skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders at the school level.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Ability to learn and master Student Information Software such as Powerschool.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies, monitors, and manages students with chronic disease and disabilities . Documents services provided in accordance with orders and care plan.

• Provides emergency crisis nursing care for physically and/or psychologically ill and injured students and staff in the school.

• Maintains communicable disease prevention and control through education, policy and enforcement.

• Conducts physical healthcare assessments and screenings, including temperature checks, vision, hearing, dental, scoliosis and nutritional assessments.

• Provides counseling and guidance to students, parents and staff regarding health-related attendance problems.

• Maintains thorough and comprehensive health-related reports, monthly reports, and emergency reports, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.

• Provides health education for use by students, families, and school personnel on subjects such as (but not limited to) growth and development, home nursing instruction and first aid. • Attend or provide consult support for 504 and IEP meetings at assigned schools as needed to provide medical expertise.

• Maintains required certifications and licenses.

• Responsible for daily clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

• Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person