Job Summary: The School Nurse is responsible for all issues relating to the health and welfare of the students during their attendance at the school, and preparation for off-campus student experiences. The role serves as a liaison to parents on health and wellness issues and provides education/training on health issues to students, employees, and families.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates. 
• Administer medication to students in accordance with physician orders.
• Support students with medical conditions and share appropriate action plans with families.
• Develop and maintain Individualized Health Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and coordinate health accommodations as needed. Provide chronic condition management for students (e.g., diabetes, asthma, seizure disorders), including medication management, monitoring, and staff training.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians, teachers and other school personnel regarding the health and safety of needs of students.
• Assist with the development and delivery of the school’s health curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues in accordance with federal and state privacy regulations.
• Collects and manages all student health records using Magnus; and manages annual compliance for records of immunizations in accordance with section 10-204 a-4 of the State of Connecticut regulations.
• Keeping up with all health requirements and updating protocols and procedures.
• Perform routine health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis) and follow-up as required; document findings and referrals.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, mental health staff, and outside agencies
• Provide routine emergency coverage support for the Athletic Trainer (AT) as needed.
• Provide assistance with scheduled medical appointments (doctor, PT, lab, x-ray) for students as needed, including transporting students to and from appointments in school vehicles per school policies and consent.
• All other duties assigned by administration.                               

Job Education & Requirements:

• Current Connecticut license to practice either as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• 3-5 years of previous nursing or related clinical experience preferred.
• CPR/AED Certification
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred; maintain certification per school policy.
• Required: Mandated reporter training. Tuberculosis screening and up-to-date immunizations required per school policy.
• Preferred: School nursing certification or public health nursing experience; demonstrated experience managing pediatric/adolescent chronic conditions (diabetes, asthma, seizures).
• Experience with Magnus Health preferred
• Ability to provide excellent parent and student support to ensure all parties feel they have received superior care.
• Able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment while ensuring student health needs have been successfully met.
• Excellent organizational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours when necessary.
• Must have experience with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office proficiently.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate support for South Kent’s commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Competencies:

• Functional Knowledge and Skills - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job function. Applies current best practices in specialty area and stays aware of major developments in their discipline. Ensures job knowledge and skills are current and valuable. Displays a good understanding of how their job relates to other jobs and applies that knowledge.
• Delivering Results - Strives to achieve excellence in all assigned tasks and goals. Perseveres in the face of obstacles. Responds in a timely and constructive manner when confronted with challenges. Completes assignments on time. Prioritizes tasks based on importance. Follows through on assignments and commitments. Is aware of and supports South Kents goals and initiatives.
• Problem Solving - Decision Making and Reasoning - Considers multiple sides of an issue. Weighs consequences before making final decisions. Makes informed decisions based on available information. Recognizes issues, and determines actions needed to advance the decision-making process. Follows up as necessary. Persists towards solutions and goals when changing circumstances occur. Is open to new ideas and processes. Adjusts approach to achieve results.
• Critical Thinking - Analyzes complex information, evaluates different perspectives and evidence, and synthesizes findings to make informed decisions. Uses problem-solving skills effectively which enables the ability to identify and address challenges creatively and logically.
• Collaboration and Teamwork - Works effectively with diverse groups of peers, respecting and valuing differing opinions and backgrounds. Possesses strong communication and active listening skills and contributes their expertise to achieve common goals, fostering teamwork and cooperation. Resolves interpersonal conflicts constructively. Shares time, energy and knowledge with others to ensure they can succeed. Diplomatically handles challenging or tense interpersonal situations. Behaves and expresses oneself in an open and honest manner. Is consistent in word and actions. Tells the truth even when it is difficult.
• Communication - Provides regular, consistent, and meaningful information. Communicates in a manner that others can understand. Listens carefully and asks questions of others to ensure the message is understood. Is sensitive to the communication needs of others, when sharing and listening. Ensures important matters are shared with all appropriate parties.
• Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusts effectively to change by exploring the benefits, tries new approaches, and collaborates with others to make the change successful.
• Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Shows up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Makes the best use of available time and resources. Balances quality of work with meeting deadlines. Does not make excuses for errors or problems; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Does not diffuse blame for not meeting expectations; faces up to problems with people quickly and directly. Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to travel to off-campus student experiences and events as per the schools needs; occasional after-hours availability for training or emergency response may be required. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to speak, listen, and communicate in English.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

About South Kent School

South Kent School, established in 1923, is a college preparatory school for boys in grades 9 through 12, nestled in the hills of picturesque northwestern Connecticut. South Kent School prepares young men to succeed in college and thrive as thoughtful and engaged citizens in a rapidly changing and intensely competitive world. Guided by our mission, South Kent School’s academic, athletic, and community life programs work together to develop thriving young men. Using our contemporary expertise in male adolescent education, we are constantly evolving and adapting our instruction to ensure we are providing students with the skills and developing the character they will need to succeed in college and the world beyond. Features of South Kent School: Unique block schedule designed to focus on South Kent School’s characteristics of a thriving young man: critical thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience & agility, spiritual awareness & mindfulness, and collaboration. 550-acre campus A strong international student presence offering unique opportunities for cross-cultural learning and the development of international contacts. High performance athletic programs that foster an... overall environment of physical and mental fitness. Principles of Learning: South Kent School’s Principles of Learning create a unifying framework by which we understand how to teach our students effectively. Through these principles, the faculty guide students in an adaptive and supportive environment to grow in mind, body, and spirit: Boys learn best when their instruction is differentiated to their individual physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Boys learn best in a loving, supportive community where they have meaningful relationships with inspiring and dedicated adults. Boys learn best when skills are developed as the building blocks toward mastery. Boys learn best when they experience their curriculum through vivid and intense activities with frequent practice and thoughtful feedback. Boys learn best through self-reflection, resulting in a deep understanding of their learning and their value within the community. Boys learn best through healthy habits of mind that build a strong sense of self and character. Boys learn best when they imagine, innovate, and create in a community founded on tradition and values.

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