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School Nurse - IMS
Indian Mountain School
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Posted: 13-Jun-25
Location: Lakeville, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Health/Safety
Required Education:
2 Year Degree
Position Title: School Nurse
Department: Health Center
Reports To: Director of Nursing and Medical Care
Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Medical Care, school nurses support students’ healthy development; promote health and safety; manage actual and potential health concerns; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with families, staff and the community to strengthen student and family adaptability and self-management services.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Provides direct health care to students, for injury or who present with an acute illness, but should not be used as a primary health care provider. Within the nurse’s scope of practice and state laws, trains and delegates medication administration and/or the delivery of health services to unlicensed school personnel as authorized by a licensed health care provider.
Assists faculty and staff in monitoring students with chronic medical conditions. Coordinates care and student emergency action plans for conditions such as diabetes, seizures, asthma, allergies and use of emergency medications (e.g. Epi-Pen, Glucagon and Diastat). Obtains parental consent for health services and develops an Individual Health Plan (IHP) for children with chronic illnesses.
Other duties:
Serve as a proactive presence in and an integral part of the community.
Make necessary announcements at Morning Meetings.
Attend health, medical and faculty meetings including all opening faculty meetings and trainings.
Provide timely and accurate responses to faculty regarding medical matters at meetings and in the school community.
Inform, educate and train faculty on necessary medical protocol in school, dorms, and on trips.
Share relevant health information of students with faculty on a need-to-know basis, maintaining confidentiality..
Uphold all ethical and legal obligations while maintaining operations and management of the nursing office.
Communicate effectively with the other nurses as well as with the Medical Director.
Schedule necessary appointments for boarding students.
Offer compassionate, student-centered care while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Act as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and health care providers.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues to support the overall health and well-being of students and address broader school-wide health concerns.
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
School
Schedule:
After school
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Indian Mountain School seeks faculty and staff members who are eager to participate in an inclusive, respectful, and diverse school community. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Indian Mountain School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its employment policies, educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
Registered Nurse degree with an Associate in Sciences as a minimum
At least two years of experience in an acute care setting
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Collaborative team player with a positive, solution-oriented attitude
Proficient in data entry and comfortable using digital health records
Strong proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)
Committed to maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs in buildings without elevator access
Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations, which may involve navigating uneven terrain or stairs
IMS inspires in each member of our community the courage to climb, the joy to create, the passion to learn, and the spirit to contribute in kind and meaningful ways.
IMS provides a traditional education for boys and girls from pre-kindergarten through grade nine in a boarding and day environment. We promote moral growth and personal academic excellence in a setting that fosters a respect for learning, the environment, and each other. We celebrate our international and culturally diverse community. We guide and challenge students through balanced elementary and middle school scholastic, athletic, and arts curricula, combining instruction and coaching with a system of personal support. We involve students in our Adventure Education and community service programs, which tie into the spirit of IMS. We help our students gain confidence in their own innate abilities and develop the necessary academic and personal skills to be successful in secondary education. A well-defined and articulated set of values--honesty, compassion, respect, and service--is at the heart of IMS.