Purpose Statement

San Domenico Health Services is committed to supporting the education, engagement, and empowerment of all students by providing a safe and healthy environment within which to learn and grow. Health Services staff must demonstrate knowledge of best school nursing and public health practices that promote the well-being of individual students along with the greater community. Resident Faculty provide supervision and advising that support the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of the students. A Resident Faculty serves as a role model, mediator, and mentor. It is essential for Resident Faculty to maintain a high level of visibility when on duty.

Position Summary

Under the direction and general supervision of the Director of Health Services, performs a variety of technical and clerical duties in support of student health services. Administer basic first aid and medications; screen ill and/or injured students; assist in the care of diabetic students and others with special health needs; maintain student immunization and health information records

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assess injured or ill students, take vital signs; notify parents and staff of student conditions as appropriate 
• Administer CPR/first aid to students as appropriate 
• Monitor and care for diabetic students 
• If needed, administer inhalers, nebulizers, epinephrine, baqsimi, or narcan.
• Prepare and administer medications according to physician instructions; monitor and maintain medication logs.
• Track and order medications for boarding students; organize pharmacy refills
•  Organize medications and related instructions for teachers and staff for field trips 
• Assist in coordinating health services; communicate between nurses, counselors, health services staff, school administrators, parents, and students. 
• Collaborate with School Administrators to make recommendations for best practices in student medical support
• Work closely with Resident Faculty as it relates to boarding student health and communication
• Maintain and update student health records, logs, and reports 
• Document student clinic visits in PowerSchool. 
• Compile and verify student health information; process and assure the  accuracy of health and immunization forms; contact parents to request additional forms and other documents and information as needed
• Input student health data into a computer program 
• Close the clinic as needed to create a quarantine unit for boarding students and care for positive patients
• Support the school counselors with the mental health needs of students, provide care, order and administer medications, and help connect to local resources
• Collaborate with the wellness team to schedule and teach health promotion throughout the school calendar
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and maintaining inventory of health office and first aid supplies as needed 
• Assess students for outside medical and health appointments, follow up with providers, and follow treatment plans
• Assess students for outside medical and health appointments, follow up with providers, and follow treatment plans
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures including patient confidentiality and HIPAA
• Keep current on licensure and medical certifications
• Work evenings 
•  Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to: teaching a health class, resident life duties, attending sporting events on campus acting as a healthcare representative

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Registered Nurse (RN) license - (will need to provide for documentation) 

• Minimum 2 years of healthcare experience working with children, adolescents, and the public (preferred) 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

• Knowledge of many areas of health including mental health 

• Knowledge of school laws and policies 

• BLS/CPR certification 

• Knowledge of state health regulations 

About San Domenico School

At San Domenico, we believe that what students do with their education is as important as their academic performance. Everyday we encourage our students to not just study, but also to reflect on their learning, find their purpose, and celebrate in community, because an exceptional education, where values and academics join together, creates more than just great students – it develops great people. San Domenico is a K-12, co-ed school, with international boarding and day students in our Upper School.

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