Substitute Nurse - Breck School

Breck School

Job Description

Title: School Nurse Substitute
Reports to: Health Center staff and Lower School Division Director
Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM on an as needed basis unless otherwise directed
Updated: September 5, 2024

SCHOOL OVERVIEW:

Breck School is a preschool through twelve, college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In the context of an inclusive and caring community, Breck enjoys a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through the unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion where we respect the dignity of every human being and hold a firm belief in social responsibility. We are a close and caring community that focuses on lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.

Across the school and across constituencies, there is collective focus on care for each individual student in service of excellence. A community of high-achieving and motivated students and faculty, staff, and administrators focused on intellectual inquiry, engagement, and bridging research to practice, Breck is committed to offering an exceptional school experience to our students. Upon graduation, Breck students lead lives of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility and matriculate to colleges and universities throughout the world

CORE VALUES:

Compassion, Excellence, Inclusivity, Respect

JOB SUMMARY:

The School Nurse substitute is someone who will substitute for one of two on-site school nurses who works with the other Health Center Staff to manage and provide direct care to students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with the Health Center Staff to provide and administer health care, first aid, emergency care and 911 contact (when necessary) to students, faculty and staff

• Administers and monitors medications as necessary

• Documents and manages records and visits to the health centerCommunicates student health concerns to parents and staff as necessary

• Coordinates medical care with outside physicians as necessary

• Ensures compliance with procedures and protocols, including compliance with HIPAA

• Gathers, secures, and stores medical records and medications

• Follows appropriate legal procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect

• Builds rapport and maintains confidentiality with students, parents, faculty and staff

• Collaborates with Divisions Directors, Deans and Athletics with regard to student health, safety, and general well-being, including compliance with HIPAA and COVID-19 protocols

• Stays current with best practices for school nurses

• Supports the mission of the school

• Works collaboratively with others

• Performs other related work as required

Education and/or Experience

• RN preferred

• One to 3 years nursing experience preferred

• First aid and CPR certification required

Competencies

• Has a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with students, parents and colleagues.

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative connections with internal and external partners. Work independently and on interdisciplinary teams.

Physical Requirements

Requires standing, sitting, bending, lifting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching. Ability to lift students as required and has the stamina to stand all day as needed.