Head School Nurse at The St. Paul's Schools

The St. Paul’s Schools is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time head school nurse to start as soon as possible. This is a 12-month position.

School Overview, Mission & Vision

The St. Paul’s Schools is a family of independent schools in Baltimore County, Maryland. Serving children from infancy through grade 12, our three schools share a 120-acre campus, an Episcopal tradition, and a focus on developing confident, well-balanced students who will use their education and ethics to improve the world. A coordinated structure allows The St. Paul’s Schools to preserve the small-school feel within each school while sharing resources and certain programs to maximize opportunities for students.

Mission: Guided by Episcopal values and a commitment to each student’s full journey, a St. Paul’s education inspires us to lead with love, discover and pursue our unique gifts, and act with courage in all we do.

Vision: St. Paul’s students thrive and serve in a global community. We create transformational experiences through innovative and responsive teaching in a diverse community of authentic belonging.

This position will provide year-round health services to all students and employees who visit the health suite. The individual in this role promotes health education, ensures a safe and healthy school environment, and manages health-related needs during the academic year and summer camp programs.

Primary Responsibilities

School Year Duties

o Rises to meet emerging challenges and opportunities through effective collaboration, intentional technological integrations, strong communication skills and adaptability

o Provide first aid, illness assessment, and emergency care for students and employees.

o Administer prescribed medications, including lunch and afternoon medications, and perform medical treatments as required.

o Manage health records, including immunization compliance and documentation.

o Coordinates with the technology department to send out yearly medical forms through our Magnus system to the entire student body. Review those forms to determine complete health information and acquire information, orders and medications as needed.

o Partner with Chief Operating Officer and nursing team related to nursing budget, planning and spending.

o Participate in health-related presentations or workshops, including pre-trip preparation such as medication administration, epi-pen training and coordination of all trip medication bags.

o Serve as part of the student services team(s) including learning services, counselors and divisional leadership as it relates to student wellbeing.

o Work closely with athletic trainers on student injury concerns and rehabilitation plans.

o Partner with security team on emergency care and crisis management plans.

o Work with teachers, counselors, and administrators to address health-related barriers to learning.

o Partner with other nurses on campus as it relates to shared students, joint family care and transition years from preschool to lower, 4th to 5th and 8th to 9th grade students.

o Coordinate health coverage at campus events including Commencements, Lessons and Carols, etc.

o In partnership with the COO, serve as a liaison between the school and School Physician and healthcare providers.

Summer Camp Responsibilities

o Oversee the health and wellness of summer camp participants and employees.

o Writes the summer health plan and creates health training presentation for all summer camp employees on an annual basis.

o Partner with Director of Auxiliary Services on process for all camper and camp staff medical forms and health evaluations.

o Develop individualized care plans for campers with special medical needs.

o Administer medications and provide routine care during camp hours.

o Address injuries, illnesses, and health emergencies promptly.

o Monitor environmental conditions to prevent heat-related illnesses or injuries.

o Partner with Director of Auxiliary Services in summer camp inspection preparation and actual inspection with state of Maryland.

o Order summer camp health supplies (separate from school year supplies)

o Attend any staff orientations or tours with vendors for introductions and reminder of processes

Key Qualifications

o Minimum five years nursing experience with school setting experience preferred.

o Must be a registered nurse with a BSN degree.

o Must have an active Maryland license and current certification in CPR/AED training.

o Must be an empathetic caregiver, excellent communicator and team player.

o Demonstrates the ability to work independently and establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others both internally and externally

o Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Beyond your role, we fully embrace the employee/coach model at The St. Paul’s Schools and are excited about the vital role our employees play in our community. If you have an interest in coaching and/or demonstrate initiative to want to serve as a leader of a program, we would love to talk with you more.

At St. Paul’s Schools, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and contributions. We believe that diversity enriches education, empowering students to reach their fullest potential. By embracing a culture of inclusion, we prepare our students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world. We stand firmly against all forms of prejudice, including those related to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical appearance.

The St. Paul’s Schools has a compensation scale based on direct years of nursing experience and degree held. For this opportunity, our salary range is $55,000 to $75,000 annually. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown. In addition, full-time team members gain access to our robust benefits package designed to support your well-being, inside and outside of work. This includes a competitive healthcare package (medical, dental, and vision), disability protection, participation in our 403(b) retirement plan which has an immediate employer contribution and a generous time off package, including wellness days because we believe an educator’s mental and physical health is a priority for them to do their job effectively.

Beyond the basics, we offer extras like a lunch stipend, access to multiple fitness centers on campus and professional development experiences to continue your learning. In addition, full-time employees who choose The St. Paul’s Schools for their children’s educational journey, are eligible to receive a tuition remission benefit. Your salary will be commensurate with your experience and reflect the value you bring to our team.