Nurse at Titsall Global School

Job Description:

The School nurse is to provide health services in schools and other educational settings. Their goal is to treat student injuries or illnesses and advise students, their parents or guardians, and staff on health issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene 
• Keep track of students’ vaccination records
• Update students’ medical history 
• Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
• Treat students and staff as needed
• Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions

• Consult with teachers, school administrators and other school staff regarding student care
• Administer medication
• Monitor student immunization records

Skills/Requirements:

• Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
• Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene 
• Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
• Keep track of students’ vaccination records
• Update students’ medical history 
• Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
• Write referrals for pediatricians and other health specialists
• Ensure compliance with national and local health laws

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Knowledge of many areas of health including mental health
• Knowledge of school laws and policies
• Ability to work independently or with others
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly
• BLS/CPR certification
• Ability to Multitask

Qualifications/Skills 

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Knowledge of school laws and policies
• Ability to work independently or with others
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state health regulations
• Ability to multitask
• Good Listening Skills
• Good communicator
• Problem Solving
• Good Judgement