School Nurse at The Riverbank School

Job Summary

• The School Nurse would be in charge of the health care and well-being of students and staff ofthe school and also develop and implement health practices aimed at making the school functional and in conformity with global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide health services to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to student’s learning.
• Identify problems and disabilities and provide such services as case finding, health education, referring, and care in order to help prevent serious health problems and manage current chronic conditions.
• 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
• Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
• 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.
• Conduct routine temperature checks and screenings for all staff and students
• Collaborate and supervise support staff in periodic sanitation and disinfection of offices, classrooms and school area.
• Ensure all students, employees and visitors comply with the school COVID-19 prevention guidelines
• Take medical record of visitors coming into the compound (e-copies) after peak period in the morning
• Supervise the cleaners in the primary school and every office around/within the primary building
• Consult with teachers, school administrators and other school staff regarding student care

Requirements

• A First Degree in Nursing.
• Must be a registered Nurse (RN) and possess relevant license
• Minimum of 3 years’ cognate experience preferably in a school environment
• Basic knowledge of diverse areas of health including mental health
• Ability to work independently or with others
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly
• Knowledge of state health regulations
• Ability to multitask.