School Nurse

Primary Function

• To direct campus health and wellness initiatives at HHCA.
• Primary
• Responsibilities: General nursing responsibilities to care for K-12 students and faculty/staff Educating students, faculty and staff about health/medical concerns, including reporting communicable diseases as required by CDC/DHEC Administer medications (maintain security of controlled substances and confidentiality of students receiving medications) Monitor diabetic students and those with other special medical needs Maintain up to date medical information on all students, faculty & staff (annual physicals, immunization records, etc) Documentation of care given along with notification to student’s family Updating and reporting immunization records as required by DHEC (45 Day report, etc) Maintain OSHA requirements (blood borne pathogens, bio hazard kits, etc) Maintain MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) information Maintain records of CPR & AED training for all F/S Collaborate with Athletic Trainer for student injuries or other needs Coordinate and administer drug testing, interpret test results and submit positive results for further evaluation Provide confidential counsel to students, faculty and staff regarding health concerns Coordinate medical response sections of Crisis Management Program with Director of Safety & Security Provide related training on such parts of plan to faculty / staff
• Education:
• Degree in
• Health
• Related
• Field,
• Registered
• Nurse
• Experience: 3-5 years of nursing required, pediatric preferred
• Personal and
• Professional
• Profile: Be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord, exhibiting a close and dynamic daily walk with Jesus Christ. Be in agreement with and able to support the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian Role Model Statement. Be a student of God's Word and be able to apply Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations. Place the oneness of the Body of Christ above membership in a particular denomination or church. Understand the distinctives of Christian education and HHCA and be committed to those distinctives. Have a humble spirit, thinking of others before self and living with gratitude for God’s provision Exhibit a growth mindset that yearns to grow professionally, but also relationally and spiritually in deeper relationships with God and others Be an active supporter and promoter of HHCA in the classroom, with parents and in the community at large. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, faculty and parents. Have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow. Be an innovative thinker and problem solver. Be well organized. Have excellent computer skills. Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality in all school matters. Be able to follow through on communications and decisions. Have professional experience and qualifications that match the needs and responsibilities of the position. Health insurance Sick Leave Discounted tuition for school aged children