School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

New York, NY

ABOUT ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL

Independent, Day School for JK – Grade 8 (www.stlukeschool.org)

An independent, coeducational Episcopal day school in the West Village (New York, NY), St. Luke’s School offers a balanced and challenging Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8 curriculum that serves students of all faiths and spiritual practices. Small by intent and design, St. Luke’s size promotes openness, accessibility, and collaboration. St. Luke’s students and faculty come from a variety of backgrounds - we value, seek and encourage an enriching and diverse community. 

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Snapshot

FSLA Status: Part-time, Exempt (20 hours/week)

Reports To: Chief Community Officer

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary Range: $58,080 (depends on years of experience - pay is calculated for a 10-month employee)

Benefits (include but not limited to): Paid Time Off, Professional Development, Retirement, Lunch Program

Preferred Schedule 

• Mondays through Fridays 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Provide health services in the school.
• Treat student injuries and/or illnesses. The school nurse is exposed to children who are ill.
• Advise and provide guidance for students, their parents or guardians, and professional staff on student health issues.
• Provide support for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities.  Includes administering medication such as  insulin via pump or injection..
• Administer medication to students (e.g. over-the-counter, prescription, etc)
• Promote health-related habits and proper hygiene.
• Participate in classes on health with students in collaboration with the Health Educator.
• Conduct screenings and write referrals for health services.
• Developing and monitoring health plans for students including allergies and allergy plans. 
• Managing the school health system (MagnusHealth). Tracking and reviewing student health forms and requirements.
• Inventory and ordering of equipment and materials in the health office.
• Communicate updates for student health to parents and professional staff.
• Be present at the school during the required work hours. 

All Employee Expectations

• Commitment to the St. Luke’s School mission, values, institutional goals, and educational philosophy. Understanding and commitment to the community standards of compassion, dignity, excellence, honesty, and respect.
• Commitment to forwarding equity goals, nurturing belonging, and working in and fostering an inclusive community by applying skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across differences.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, integrity, and strong work ethic.
• Strong collaboration skills. Working collaboratively with other faculty, specialists, and staff in a small, close-knit, creatively energetic environment. Fosters a partnership between faculty and staff to create a positive environment for students’ academic and social-emotional learning.
• Ability to work creatively and with a sense of urgency to make sound decisions, take initiative, and prioritize tasks.
• Attention to detail and resourcefulness.
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development. Desire and ability to embrace continuing education in the field. Participate and attend workshops, conferences, and other training.
• A sense of joy and wonder and an optimistic attitude. Works in a collegial manner with co-workers and community members.
• Warm, welcoming, and helpful demeanor with a good sense of humor, energy, and patience.
• Ability to be self-motivated. Flexibility and willingness to change. Ability to pivot as changes are made or needed in order to fit the school’s current needs or adjustments to protocols. Be present at the school during the required work hours.
• Perform additional duties, such as morning, recess, lunch and participate in the life of the school. Be present and on-time to assigned duties.
• Participate in and attend faculty/staff meetings and committees, including school-wide initiatives about issues of equity, pedagogy and curriculum.
• Participate in the life of the school, including attendance at required events such as curriculum night, parent conferences, grade-level cocktail party, Christmas Fair, Spring Benefit, and school games and events.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally work outside of the workday or work week for special programs, events, and meetings is required.
• Enforce school policies and rules with students.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Technological savvy and strong proficiency in Google environment, Excel, and database programs, as well as interest and ability to learn new technology platforms and systems.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Nurse - License required
• BSN Required

TO APPLY

St. Luke’s requires all applicants to apply online. To apply, please go to www.stlukeschool.org (About Us/Employment). Please direct all questions to Peggy Chen, Human Resources, at 212.924.5960 or hr@stlukeschool.org

St. Luke's School is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. St. Luke's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or any other category protected by local, state or federal law in its employment and administration policies, scholarship program, or admission policies. It is the policy of St. Luke's School to recruit, train, hire, promote, and otherwise attend to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or any other category protected by local, state or federal law.

Salary : $58,080