What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle?
School Nurse
ECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS, founded in 1998, provides a private, friendly and language-enriched environment for every student. We are Louisiana’s first and only private French school accredited by the French government and the State of Louisiana providing multilingual education for 18-month-old students through the 8th grade. Since the formation of our elementary school, it has been the mission of Ecole Bilingue to provide a strong and distinctive bilingual education for children in New Orleans by combining the best of French and American academics.
Ecole Bilingue seeks a qualified, full time School Nurse for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) license
Knowledge of many areas of health including mental health
Knowledge of school laws and policies
Ability to work independently or with others
Ability to communicate well with others
Ability to assess situations and act quickly
BLS/CPR certification
Knowledge of state health regulations
Ability to multitask
The successful applicant will
Ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of children in school
Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the administration.
Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students.
Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
Establish and update health and immunization records.
Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.
Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student’s physician.
Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.
Present, train and maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school or employment setting.
Provide health education and anticipatory counseling.
Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Act as a liaison between the school, home, health department professionals, and other community agencies.
Coordinate presentations by various agencies and professionals on pertinent health care topics for school staff.
Maintain clear communication with parents, either written and/or oral in a positive and professional manner.
Maintain student medical records.
Perform all reasonable duties necessitated by administration.
Applicants should submit the following at cv@ebnola.com
A cover letter indicating experience, interest in the position, and educational philosophy
A current resume or CV
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.
