School Nurse

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Nashville in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Building Principal, the accepted candidate is responsible for fulfilling the duties of the School Nurse for the duration of the school year. All professional and support staff, in conjunction with administration, teachers, and aides, are responsible for fostering the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of children engaged in the Catholic elementary school experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Serves as a health advocate for the child and assesses student health needs.
• Assumes responsibility for management and planning for acute, chronic, and emergency health problems, including appropriate referral and follow-through.
• Provides relevant counseling and guidance to assist children and parents in assuming responsibility for health maintenance of the student in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic church.
• Assists in communicable disease control through implementation of programs for student immunizations, management of suspected and diagnosed infectious disease.
• Initiates referral and follow-up on relevant health needs of the students, and make appropriate interpretation and distribution of health information.
• Coordinates health screenings as required by Tennessee State Law.
• Anticipates supply and equipment needs appropriate to maintaining a continuous functional health program.
• Allocates appropriate job functions and assume responsibility for supervision of school staff or substitute nurses when allocation is necessary.
• Demonstrate competence in field by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of best practices.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Required Activities: Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church
• Excellent communications skills including written and verbal skills
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player
• Have reliable transportation
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of Microsoft Office and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee.
• Health Care Provider CPR Certification