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Posted: 06-Feb-23
Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania
Type: Contract
Categories:
Health/Safety
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent, college-preparatory, Catholic, all-girls’ day school, seeks an experienced School Nurse. Reporting to the Director of Middle School, the School Nurse is responsible for the general health of the school community. The School Nurse coordinates student health services, maintains student health records, and manages all student-facing matters relating to the community and local health concerns, including parent communications. The School Nurse contributes positively to employee morale; maintains a professional, pleasant demeanor to all constituencies; maintains confidentiality on school matters both on and off campus; and supports the mission of the school. This is a 10-month position.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Monitors and provides triage health care for students who become ill during the school day
- Performs basic health checks for students as required by school policies or governmental agencies
- With the assistance of the Directors of the Middle School and Upper School, makes accommodations for students with physical disabilities
- Informs and educates individual faculty members about students with health-related needs
- Manages student health records, maintaining and keeping up to date all records on campus, including physicals, immunizations, and confidential medical notes
- Coordinates and implements the school’s student health policies and procedures adhering to the law and the requirements of local and state governmental entities
- Coordinates the activities of the Visiting County Nurse
- Collaborates with the Department of Student Support and Well-Being regarding students with health-related concerns
- Administers prescription and over-the-counter medications to students per private physician orders, as well as the standing orders from the Radnor School District physician
- Communicates with parents regarding health issues that pertain to their child
- Updates and keeps current the Emergency Crisis Plan for health emergencies
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program; CSN (certified school nurse) certification preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
3+ years nursing in an educational setting; independent school experience preferred.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of student health issues and school nursing practices
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
- High degree of cultural competency
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including digital platforms
OTHER:
Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm daily from August 15 (to review summer health forms) through the end of the school year
A once daily check of email is expected on weekends and holiday breaks.
Please submit a current resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position to Mrs. Bridget Bonner, Director of Middle School, at bbonner@ndapa.org by March 15, 2023.
About Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
Located just outside Philadelphia, in Villanova, Pennsylvania, the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school that commits itself to the education of young women in grades 6 through 12 for responsible living in a global society.
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