School Nurse - RN

RN School Nurse

Job Description

Fort Worth Country Day is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered Registered Nurse to provide primary health and emergency care to students, promote wellness, and serve as a resource for health concerns in the school setting. This is a salaried, exempt position working under the direct supervision of the School’s Director of Health Services.

Responsibilities include:

• Using the nursing process to assess the health needs of students and staff.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Provide care for student and staff illnesses and accidents.
• Assist the Director of School Health Services with developing individual health care plans and modifications for students with special health care needs.
• Serve as a liaison between the home, medical community, and the school regarding student health concerns.
• Assist the Director of School Health Services with mandated school screening programs and school/sports physicals and follow-up.
• Monitor the school environment and recommends changes to promote health and safety.
• Assist the Director of School Health Services with preparing and maintaining accurate cumulative health records including immunizations.
• Serve as a resource person to families, the school, and community regarding health issues.
• Serve as a member of the student’s support team, as needed.
• Participate in reviewing and evaluating own job performance and maintains the professional development and /or training to maintain their license and be cognizant of current practices in school nursing.
• Report suspected physical and sexual abuse and neglect, follows communicable disease control procedures, and assists the Director of School Health Services with informing administration and/or parents regarding school exclusion and readmission.

Qualifications:

• Holds current Texas State license as a Registered Professional Nurse required
• Current CPR certification required
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing required
• Experience in pediatric and/or community or public health nursing preferred
• Prior experience in school nursing preferred

All employees of FWCD must:

• Embody, model and communicate the School’s mission and core values (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage, integrity and scholarship)
• Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
• Collaborate and work well with colleagues, parents and students
• Execute duties in a positive and punctual manner
• Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional self-improvement and personal growth

Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Inclusivity:

Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance, and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School. The FWCD Inclusivity Statement confirms: We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.

Fort Worth Country Day is a co-ed, junior kindergarten through grade 12 college-preparatory day school with approximately 1,100 students and 250 faculty and staff. The School seeks to promote inclusivity and retain a diverse faculty. The 104-acre campus offers excellent facilities for academics, arts and athletics. Faculty and administration nurture a collegial professional environment in which innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for ongoing professional development are exceptional. Fort Worth Country Day is proud of its school community where students, parents, faculty, staff and administration join together to develop an effective and enjoyable place to teach and learn.

About Fort Worth Country Day and the City of Fort Worth:

Fort Worth Country Day earned the distinction of being ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth in 2018.  Fort Worth ranks as one of the top 12 largest cities in the United States and is known for its vibrant arts, music and cultural life. The Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan region is home to over 6.5 million people. More information about the School is available at www.fwcd.org.