School Nurse

North Country School seeks an experienced full-time School Nurse for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. In this role, you will apply your deep understanding of medical conditions and treatments, as well as state rules and regulations as you oversee the general health and wellbeing of a population of between 80-90 students during the school year ranging in age from 7-15.

What You Will Do

As an integral part of the health team, you will provide support and health services to students, as well as adult members—faculty and staff—of the North Country School community. Each day will involve using your assessment skills, triage, medication passes, and being on-call after hours.

How You Will Spend Your TimeHealth Office Management (75% of time)

In support of and in partnership with other team members of the health office, the largest portion of your work will be spent managing the health office to ensure the health and wellbeing of our students and staff. As a part of this, you will:

• Plan and deliver relevant health training (1-2 hours) for staff in partnership with other health team members
• Appropriately store medication and stock, as needed
• Pass medication 2-3 times daily, along with administering as needed medications throughout the day
• Assess, triage and treat student and camper injuries and illnesses
• Promote health by supporting wellness activities in coordination with our mental health counselors
• Develop and update health plans for students and campers with chronic health needs
• Provide emergency care for students, faculty and staff when needed
• Communicate with students, faculty, staff, and families regarding relevant health issues
• Hold the on-call phone throughout the day and evening for any emergency calls
• Ensure a safe environment that complies with health laws
• Pack medication kits for off-campus trips

General Office Work (15% of time)

An important part of this position will include supporting health office operations. This includes managing and executing day-to-day tasks such as documenting and logging medications and treatment notes, coordinating appointments for students while communicating with families, and consulting and collaborating with other health team members and the leadership team, as needed. Additionally, you will also develop and maintain health policies and procedures, including reviewing immunizations, in compliance with the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH).

Health Appointments (10% of time)

A small piece of your role will require you to coordinate, organize, and attend health appointments with students. This will require you to organize and bring needed documents, drive students to and from the health center, urgent care, or emergency room where the appointment is, and collaborate with consulting healthcare team members upon arrival. Post-appointment, you will also be required to log information into our computerized health systems and inform appropriate people of health plans.

The Skills You Bring to Our Community include:

• New York State LPN or RN license required
• Wilderness First Aid (preferred) and CPR certifications by certifying body approved by NYS DOH
• Passion for interacting with children in and outside of the classroom
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative work environment that values innovation and creativity

The Values You Bring to Our Community

• Sense of humor and a pitch-in, can-do, “yes, and…” attitude
• Deep appreciation for community and working with others
• Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn
• Warmth, grace, kindness, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone
• Independence and ability to be a self-starter

The Benefits of Working Here

In addition to a competitive rate between $4,100 and $4,700 per month (dependent on experience), you will enjoy:

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• A retirement plan with TIAA
• Paid family leave
• Seasonally sourced daily meals
• Vegetables and food from the farm when in season
• Childcare stipend
• On-campus access to miles of walking, hiking, and skiing trails, rock climbing crag and ski hill
• Access to on-campus woodshop and ceramics studio
• Opportunities to be outside on the farm, in the lake, engaging in fun activities with kids

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume with a cover letter and three professional references to applicant@ncstreetops.org. Please note that this position requires the completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Our Mission and Values

North Country School and Camp Treetops strives to create a community that gives children the self-confidence, knowledge, skills, and values to lead satisfying and productive lives while contributing to their world.

We are a values-driven community and seek to have a positive impact on the world around us by living out our core values on and off campus:

• Cultivate Community: We believe in the inherent value and contributions of every person, and in fostering connections to build and nurture a strong, inclusive community.
• Walk a Mile: We believe that understanding and honoring every person’s unique worldview, experiences, and challenges is at the root of empathy and compassion.
• Dig Deep, Keep Growing: We believe that by setting ambitious goals, working hard, and persevering, we build strength and character and set a course for lives of growth, purpose, and fulfillment.
• Stay Curious: We believe in the power of creativity and wonder. We believe that curiosity about ourselves, other people, and the world around us leads to growth, innovation, and sometimes unconventional ideas.

Our Planet, Our Job: We believe in individual and collective responsibility for our planet, and in leading by example as a community that works to respect, protect, and restore the natural world.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,100.00 - $4,700.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• School

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Placid, NY 12946 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Placid, NY 12946: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $4,100 - $4,700