School Nurse - Part-Time at ACCEL Schools

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

35000.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Health Management, Student Health Records, Basic Healthcare, Communication, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Microsoft Office, Education Experience, Health Protocols, Community Resources, Professional Development, Home Visits, Health Partnerships, Medication Management

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

About the Team ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Part-Time School Nurse at Cornerstone Academy located in Westerville, OH. Be part of the difference at Cornerstone Academy! The award-winning, top-performing charter school serves Northeast Columbus communities with a well-rounded, college-prep education. Offering a full K-12th grade educational experience, Cornerstone’s program emphasizes art, music and STEM. Known for its nurturing teachers and staff, the school has a wide range of specialty classes, clubs, sports and activities. Cornerstone Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. About the Opportunity: The School Nurse is the primary health contact for all physical and mental health records and services. All duties are carried out with the utmost regard for privacy and in full compliance with federal, state, and local law. Responsibilities and qualities of the School Nurse include to- Promote and protect student health Plan and implement school health management protocols Initiate referrals to parents, school personnel or community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow through Ensure student health records are maintained in a thorough, timely and compliant manner Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness Create and maintain log of visits to the school’s health clinic Contact parents and guardians to notify them of a child’s illness Maintain student medications in a safe and compliant manner Communicate with parents and guardians to ensure adequate supply of student medications are available Procure and maintain health clinic supplies Maintain an inventory of spare clothing and student uniforms for emergency purposes Schedule annual vision and hearing exams for eligible students Schedule biannual preventative and restorative dental exams for eligible students Develop and maintain health service partnerships such as School-Based Asthma Therapy (SBAT), Children’s Hospital Diabetes, and mobile health for homebound students Develop and maintain partnerships and resources to support to pregnant students Develop and deliver student health and wellness professional development to the school community Conduct home visits as needed Stay abreast of changing school nurse practices. Perform other duties as assigned About You: Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse Fluency with State and local laws relating to health and social issues Experience working with children including teenagers Experience working in an education setting is a plus Knowledge of school nurse practices Proficiency in using multiple office and database programs including Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Strong attention to detail High-quality written and verbal communication skills Understanding and ability to manage confidential information Availability and willingness to work occasional nights or weekends Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks, as required by state. About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. We offer the following benefits: Compensation The salary range for this position is $30,000-35,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Career benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Responsibilities

The School Nurse is responsible for promoting and protecting student health, planning and implementing health management protocols, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. They also provide basic healthcare, maintain health records, and communicate with parents regarding student health issues.