[2023-2024] School Registered Nurse (RN) - Elementary

Company Description

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. 

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools.  We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. 

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Job Description

Position Overview

KIPP Capital Region is looking to hire a School Nurse. The School Nurse serves as the go-to person for all health and the day-to-day operations of the health and wellbeing of students and scholars.

Duties/Responsibilities:

 General

• Administers primary health care and First Aid providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured
• Administers over-the-counter medication and medication with doctor’s orders included. 
• Communicates daily with families about student wellness and health concerns.
• Conducts health screenings
• Supervises prescribed medical treatments and medication administration.
• Provides assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral for appropriate medical care of students with acute/chronic health conditions and in emergency situations

Manager of Student Health Care

• Assists in the development or revision of policies, procedures, and work standards for the school health program
• Monitors compliance with current state immunization and health assessment requirements and functions as a public health nurse in auditing student records, compiling information, and submitting reports to the New York Department of Public Health on topics of vaccination, prevalence of asthma & diabetes, and screening results
• Creates and maintains health care plans (IHCP), medical emergency cards, and immunization records of all students to ensure compliance with state law and provide information required for intra-district transfer of records as needed
• Ensures 100% collection of student health documentation for incoming new students
• Audits student health files annually
• Provides identification, assessment, care planning, referral, and follow-up for students with acute/chronic health care needs and/or communicable diseases

Educator/Counselor

• Educates families through written communication and verbal contacts to encourage follow-through of health care referrals
• Educates students, staff, and parents/guardians regarding medication administration, medical procedures needed at school, acute/chronic illness management, prevention and control of communicable diseases, acute/chronic illness management, emergency care, and other health-related issues
• Provides assistance and counseling for students with psychological and medical concerns and/or physical limitations and assists in the adaptation of any limitations.

KIPP Capital Region

• Perform other duties as outlined by School Leadership.
• Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
• Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited College or University required
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification is required.
• First Aid/CPR Certification is required.
• Knowledge of community agencies to help students and their families.
• Comprehension of district policies and procedures.
• Preferred RN experience working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment.
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but no