School Nurse - Substitute

Job Summary

St. Gabriel Catholic School -School Nurse 

The School Nurse is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of students and staff. This includes providing first aid, administering medications, and collaborating with families and healthcare providers to support student health needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide immediate care for students and staff experiencing illness or injury.
• Administers prescribed medication to students per school policy and monitors for side effects.
• Maintains accurate documentation of medicines received from parents and dispensed to students, per applicable laws and established nursing practice.
• Maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance with state and federal health regulations.
• Track immunization compliance.
• Administers screenings (e.g. vision, hearing, etc.) for the purpose of early intervention and remediation of potential health barriers to learning.
• Educate students and staff on health and wellness topics, including disease prevention and hygiene.
• Assesses situations involving students’ safety, abuse, and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
•  Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars (e.g. training by the Archdiocese, staff meetings, Professional Development, etc.) for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students’ health needs, service delivery and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Able to maintain confidentiality. 
• Assists the office staff and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; School Nurse Certification preferred.
• Experience in pediatric, school, or community health nursing preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• First Aid and CPR certification or be willing to obtain them in the first year.

Please contact Principal Tonya McEnery for any questions at tmcenery@stgab.org.