CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE (36802)

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start.  How do we do this?  We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.

We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!

You can find more about our core values and vision here.  We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and by extension our country.  We are a mission centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today.   Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families.  Our approach is grounded in trauma informed practice which you can read more about here.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.

• Creative problem solving

• A commitment to being a lifelong learner, commitment to refining your craft

• A knack for connecting with people across differences including parents, colleagues and students.

Position Summary: 

The Certified School Nurse (CSN) for the Belmont Charter Network joins and leads an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive school health services with special focus and responsibility for students with chronic conditions and the state mandates related to medical records. The CSN supervises the LPN School Nurse Assistants and all health services and leads collaboration with the School-Based Health Center (SBHC).  This is a 12 month role supervised by the Director of Centralized Operations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Planning and Supervision

  • Provide close supervision and support to assigned LPN School Nurse Assistants at each campus.

  • Collaborate with the Director of Centralized Operations for compliant and well-planned school nursing services.

  • Work collaboratively with the clinical team, SBHC, and school liaisons to ensure robust and well-integrated health services to youth and families.

  • Nurture and support critical relationships with school leadership and other key partners.
     

• Record Management and Oversight:

  • Oversee entry of valid physicals and dental exams into the electronic record.

  • Review physicals to ensure all health information is entered into the electronic record.

  • Review pertinent physicals for further care or triage to the SBHC.

  • Lead research, recording, and outreach to parents for 100% compliance with vaccine mandates and specified timeframes.

  • Lead all reporting to the state, including SHARRS and vaccine reports, and communicate with funders as needed.
     

• Communication and Coordination:

  • Oversee program calls and letters to parents regarding missing medical records.

  • Ensure scheduling and support for dental provider appointments.

  • Obtain consents for all required grades and beyond.