School 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience: 2 - 4 years
• 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.

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.

Salary

• N50,000 - N60,000 monthly.