Staff Nurse - Leave Coverage

About the Employer

Job Summary

The School Staff Nurse (RN) position is designed to provide direct medical care to the students at Cotting in a pediatric school setting. This person will have the experience and ability to promote the smooth and effective operation of the department on a day-to-day basis. At Cotting School, you will work in a caring and collaborative environment. Reporting to the Health Services Lead, you will collaborate with a team of nurses and other medical staff including administrative staff, faculty and staff, students, and parents. This position offers a unique experience to provide a variety of clinical skills not seen in a typical school setting.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work within the nursing scope of practice and deliver competent, evidence-based nursing care. Provides all necessary clinical treatment as ordered/indicated
• Establish priorities of care effectively
• Work collaboratively with parents and healthcare providers to develop individualized healthcare plans for students
• Appropriately responds to emergencies
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Educate school personnel regarding health-related issues involving students
• Monitor the health status of students
• Maintain logs and records
• Document student encounters thoroughly and accurately
• Provide personal care for students along with other members of the department
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with patients (students) and families. Works collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Provides after-school, evening, and overnight trip nursing coverage as scheduled and shared among the department
• Any other duties relating to health programs at the school may be assigned.

Hours of Work

This is a 209-day position which includes the 5-week Summer Term.
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday during the school year, and Monday-Friday 8:00-2:15 during the Extended School Year (ESY)