Registered Nurse Certified School Nurse - York Country Day School - Full Time
Pamela Runkle
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Schedule
Full Time: 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday 730a-4p
Address
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York PA General Summary
| As the school's primary medical caregiver, the nurse supports the health and wellness of all students in grades PA-12. The nurse must be collaborative and able to work well as part of a team. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, the nurse delivers health services for students in a timely manner, offers assessment and medical referral, educates the community on important health issues, identifies health problems, and collaborates with parents, primary care physicians, the YCDS athletic trainers, and teachers to develop student healthcare plans, and ensures the safety and health of the community. YCDS is particularly interested in candidates with experience in school health, pediatrics, concussion management, triage, and community health. |
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Follows and initiates standing orders/protocols approved by the medical director
- Manages all health information and health care at the school
- Communicates with parents/guardians in a timely manner regarding medical issues
- Coordinates and supervises the in-school care of concussed students with their doctor, parents, division heads, school advisor, teachers, and the YCDS athletic trainer.
- Documents student visits, physician notes, and any other information using Blackbaud, the school's computerized database.
- Distributes over-the-counter and prescription medications as necessary.
- Safe disposal of biomedical waste.
Common Expectations:
- Demonstrates good organizational skills in the preparation of daily work schedules and the assignment of duties and responsibilities
- Ability to effectively work with and through physicians, subordinates, customers, and other personnel in a cooperative, collaborative manner in order to improve patient care outcomes
- Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks
- Ability to work in a fast paced, patient care environment
- Demonstrates ability to promote quality improvement through development and maintenance of standards
- Ability to maintain professional conduct in all work-related and/or emergent situations
- Experience working with computer systems
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- Performs other related duties as identified.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Physical Demands:
- Standing - Frequently
- Walking - Frequently
- Sitting - Occasionally
- Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
- Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
- Reaching - Occasionally
- Talking - Frequently
- Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
Working Environment:
- Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
- Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Diploma Program Required or
- Associates Degree Required
- Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience:
- 2 years Working as a Registered Nurse preferred
Licenses:
- Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
- Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Certification:
- Certified School Nurse upon hire preferred; required withing 12 months of start
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave
Benefits Offered:
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