Position Title: School Nurse, Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Great Hearts Harveston, 11801 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Reports To: Director of Nursing and Headmaster FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried Compensation Amount: $40,500 - $55,000 What does Great Hearts have to offer? We offer a range of distinctive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of our faculty and staff: Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution. Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match. Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Position Summary: The Great Hearts Registered Nurse works within the campus health office and is responsible for providing medical care along with maintaining health and wellness to school-age scholars and school staff. The school nurse provides assessments and care for minor injuries, chronic illness, and urgent and emergency needs of scholars and staff. The Registered Nurse aids scholars and youth in developing their full potential in their own health and health education. The Registered Nurse provides education to staff regarding health and emergency response and emergency medication administration. Maintains good communication skills and professionalism while working with scholars, parents, and staff members. The registered nurse will supervise additional health office staff. What does Great Hearts have to offer? We offer a range of distinctive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of our faculty and staff: Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution. Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match. Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Duties and Responsibilities: Treat minor and emergent injuries and illnesses. Ability to remain focused in the event of emergency with scholars or staff. Provide emergency care as needed to stabilize the severely ill or injured scholar or staff until parent/guardians or EMS arrives. Perform basic first aid and CPR as needed. Assess and treat scholars with acute and chronic illnesses. Create and maintain IHP's. Attend 504 and IEP meetings for scholars with noted health concerns. Maintain certification for vision and hearing screening and SSMP certification. Identify underlying health conditions by screening the scholars and determining abnormalities of the scholar's health status. Review and implement Health Care Plans for Allergy, Asthma, Seizure, and Migraine diagnoses. Contact parents as needed for illness and injuries. Educate scholars on hygiene and safety practices. Maintain student medication administration and documents according to the Medication Guidelines. Dispense daily medications and OTC meds as per provider/parent instruction. Possess basic math skills to ensure proper dosage amounts when dispensing medications. Maintain complete, comprehensive, and thorough documentation. Ability to demonstrate calm, caring demeanor while working with scholars. Possess good presentation skills for training school staff. Keep the health office clean, organized, and quiet, along with ordering supplies as needed. Compile and maintain all updated immunization records, hearing and vision screenings and ASIR cards. File state report by November 15th. Delegate tasks when appropriate to Health Assistant/UAP. Provide guidance and supervision to the Health Assistant/UAP. Communicate to the Director of Nursing and Headmaster any pertinent information accumulated in the process of carrying out duties and keep this information current. Supervise the prevention and control of communicable disease, conferring with Headmasters, parents, teachers, and students, interpreting regulations on exclusion, and reporting disease to the Headmaster and Director of Nursing. Complete the accident reports on all accidents on the GH's Landing page. Recognize and report possible physical, sexual, and/or psychological abuse of students. Review the Child Find mandates on a yearly basis. New faculty will be required to attend a Child Find In-service. Maintain confidentiality of all student health information in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA. Wear a name badge with the title of Registered Nurse (RN) clearly visible as required by the AZBN. Support or consult on staff health for workplace injuries and redirect as needed. Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 50 pounds approximately. Required/Preferred Education: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program. Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Arizona Board of Nursing. Current CPR Certification. Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance and background check. Obtain certification and conduct hearing and vision screenings per ADHS guidelines. Obtain SSMP certification and train staff on use of Epinephrine, Albuterol and Narcan for emergency use. Required/Preferred Experience: Valid RN License in the operating state. Current CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification. Experience in school nursing is highly recommended but not required. Obtain certification and conduct hearing and vision screenings per ADHS guidelines. Experience in school nursing is highly recommended but not required. Obtain SSMP certification and train staff on use of Epinephrine, Albuterol and Narcan for emergency use. Required/Preferred Skills: Expertise in school aged specific health care plans for acute and chronic health conditions. Competent in the ability to implement policies and procedures. Maintain current competency skills and supervise health assistant/UAP competencies. Proficient computer skills. Ability to complete state and county required reports. Strong organizational, communication, mentoring, coaching, and interpersonal skills. Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 50 pounds approximately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally. At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community. Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators. At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts. If you need support with the Careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

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