School Nurse

The Position

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join a team of two nursing professionals for the 2024-25 school year. The school nurse works collaboratively to respond to the immediate health needs of individual students, maintains the overall health and safety of the Episcopal Academy community, and promotes a culture of student wellness. The ideal candidate will possess both strong clinical skills and sound judgment. This position is full-time, ten months a year and is benefit eligible. We anticipate the hours will be Monday through Friday 10am until 6pm, but might change depending on the needs of the department.

What You'll Do:

• Provide care to students who seek assistance with health and wellness concerns.
• Treat minor accidents and health emergencies.
• Contact emergency services and parents when necessary.
• Maintain student and employee electronic health records
• Follow HIPAA guideline to protect student medical information
• Perform first aid and CPR if needed.
• Evaluate the student's total health and development status through comprehensive health assessments and provide follow up if needed.
• Dispense, monitor, and record all students' medications for acute and chronic health problems.
• Perform treatment procedures in accordance with physician and/or licensed health care provider's instructions.
• Provide primary nursing care for after school programming.
• Work in collaboration with the athletic trainers supporting student athletes on an as needed basis.
• Complete accident reports of injuries.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

• Pennsylvania licensed RN/Current CPR and First Aid certified
• One year of nursing experience required
• Certified School Nurse highly preferred
• Possess the ability to work with school aged children in lower, middle and upper school settings

About Us

Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center.

While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:

• Be student-centered, embrace school life and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Embody and live The Stripes.
• Consistently maintain high standards for his or her own work and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and see others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.
• Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
• Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.

The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion Statement.

Application deadline: Until filled | Position start date: August 2024