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School Nurse at San Diego Jewish Academy

Application Deadline

9/9/2022 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/8/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified

Add'l Salary Info

DOE
Length of Work Year
Beginning August 2022
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

San Diego Jewish Academy is looking for a full-time School Nurse for our growing Early Childhood - 12th grade campus. You will be responsible for creating a safe, welcoming environment for students, allowing them to achieve academic success and intervene when potential health issues arise. You are passionate about nursing and helping children to learn, evolve and grow in partnership with teachers, staff and parents. In this role, you will play an important role on SDJA’s COVID Leadership Team, with support from outside medical experts, in guiding key decisions and policies.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications


          Comments and Other Information

          You will be kept busy with: Assessing and evaluating the health and developmental needs of students by recognizing symptoms and implementing an appropriate plan of action. Developing and implementing health policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and local laws Rendering first aid to students, and staff, as needed Ensuing immunizations are up to date by complying with county requirements and reporting yearly results. Identify and help decrease the spread of communicable diseases. Working with Senior Leadership to oversee infection control measures, including serving on the COVID Leadership Team Overseeing medication administration and health care procedures Collaborate/communicate with lower school to schedule hearing screenings. Document vision screening results, refer parents to optometrist/ophthalmologist if needed. Consulting with and serving as a resource to teachers and administrators Communicating with parents, teachers and staff regarding the health of students Maintaining health/visit records in SDJA’s health administration system Providing direction to health office assistant You're good at: Providing care with compassion, understanding and empathy Working collaboratively with others Being proactive about continuing education and professional development Communication, written and verbal – speak well and listen better Managing priorities and remaining calm under pressure Being innovative and solving problems? Maintaining accurate records Upholding confidentiality at all times Working with computers at an intermediate level (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as standard office equipment You bring this to the table: Valid California Registered Nursing license (RN) required Three (3) or more years of responsible nursing experience; experience in a school setting preferred A plus if you have: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university School Nurse Certification What we can offer you: Great work/life balance including a reduced calendar schedule and paid time off (holidays, sick, vacation) A full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance) A retirement plan with employer match If this sounds like a great match, we’d like to hear from you.

          Comments and Other Information


          You will be kept busy with: Assessing and evaluating the health and developmental needs of students by recognizing symptoms and implementing an appropriate plan of action. Developing and implementing health policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and local laws Rendering first aid to students, and staff, as needed Ensuing immunizations are up to date by complying with county requirements and reporting yearly results. Identify and help decrease the spread of communicable diseases. Working with Senior Leadership to oversee infection control measures, including serving on the COVID Leadership Team Overseeing medication administration and health care procedures Collaborate/communicate with lower school to schedule hearing screenings. Document vision screening results, refer parents to optometrist/ophthalmologist if needed. Consulting with and serving as a resource to teachers and administrators Communicating with parents, teachers and staff regarding the health of students Maintaining health/visit records in SDJA’s health administration system Providing direction to health office assistant You're good at: Providing care with compassion, understanding and empathy Working collaboratively with others Being proactive about continuing education and professional development Communication, written and verbal – speak well and listen better Managing priorities and remaining calm under pressure Being innovative and solving problems? Maintaining accurate records Upholding confidentiality at all times Working with computers at an intermediate level (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as standard office equipment You bring this to the table: Valid California Registered Nursing license (RN) required Three (3) or more years of responsible nursing experience; experience in a school setting preferred A plus if you have: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university School Nurse Certification What we can offer you: Great work/life balance including a reduced calendar schedule and paid time off (holidays, sick, vacation) A full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance) A retirement plan with employer match If this sounds like a great match, we’d like to hear from you.