School Nurse

Position Summary

To enhance the educational opportunities in The Leah Chase School by promoting the health and well-being of all students

• Meet those standards of performance for nursing assignment developed by New Orleans Public Schools and all applicable local, state, and federal guidelines. 
• Know and adapt the standards of nursing practice to a school setting. 
• Conduct and coordinate health-screening programs at periodic intervals, or on referral, as specified by local, state, or federal mandates. 
• Refer identified health problems to the appropriate resource for correction and/or amelioration. 
• Initiate follow-up of identified health problems as required. 
• Interpret health status and/or problems to student, parent, and school personnel and make recommendations when appropriate. 
• Plan, coordinate, and implement a program of health instruction. 
• Serve as a resource to school personnel regarding various aspects of health education. 
• Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students, and complete required administrative records. 
• Assist in the control of communicable disease in the schools. 
• Assess and assist in maintaining a safe and healthful school environment. 
• Serve as a member of the student assistance teams. 
• Participate in staff conferences and all scheduled in-service education sessions. 
• Maintain and improve professional competence. 
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. 
• Performs other duties as required.  

• Bachelor degree preferred. 
• Louisiana Ancillary Certification required. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. 

Salary : $57,500 - $77,030