Part Time School Nurse - Job at St. Joseph Academy in Milwaukee, WI

Part Time School Nurse

Milwaukee, WI

Posted 23 days ago

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Job Description

Position Summary: The School Nurse (SN) will provide medical care to all school students at St. Joseph Academy. Maintaining immunizations, medications and an effective referral system are key components of the SN. The SN will facilitate Code Blue drills, work with the Food Services Supervisor to promote overall health, and lead the School’s Wellness Plan.

Position Reports to: Principal

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
Current WI Nursing license required
1+ years School Nurse experience
Effective and appropriate interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic communities
Current knowledge of community resources
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to collaborate with appropriate staff
Proficient user of MS Office software
Bilingual Spanish preferred

Equipment Used:

Office equipment: PC, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier, scanner

Physical and Mental Requirements: (Occasionally 1% - 33% of time; frequently 34% - 66% of time; continuously 67% - 100% of time): Occasionally - lifting up to 25 pounds, Rarely – lifting over 25 pounds, Occasionally – walking and standing, Continuously – sitting, Frequently – hand manipulation / dexterity when writing, using PC, and using other office equipment, occasionally – bending and reaching

Environmental Conditions:

Occasional exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care of ill children, occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of children and seasonal exposure to high humidity due to temperature control of the facility, heat and cold due to the internal and external environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Job Functions/Duties

The employee's quality of service and behaviors are congruent with the mission and values of the Felician Sisters’ for St. Joseph Academy.
Extends excellent service to all families, children, staff, and internal and external customers.
Establishes appropriate relationships with families, children, staff, and the public which ensures a safe environment that protects the families and children rights
Models behaviors that foster “Child-centered” philosophy
Maintain accurate immunization files for all school students
Provide medical care to all school students as needed
Maintain effective referral systems
Communicate effectively with all staff
Respond to first aid and other medical concerns as they arise
Administer, log, and track medications, while storing in a secure place
Lead the School's Wellness Plan
Work with Food Services Supervisor to promote healthy choices and habits
Schedule and facilitate code blue drills
Perform other related duties as assigned by Principal.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities

Job Summary

Company

St. Joseph Academy

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Part Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

1+ years

Security Clearance Note

St Joseph Academy