School Nurse

THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF YOU…

• You have a passion for adolescent health and are energized by the opportunity to work in an educational environment that centers student well being and health as a core indicator of academic success
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, have highly developed and proven organizational skills, and are an outstanding and effective communicator, connector, and team player who enjoys working with adolescents and adults in support of student health and wellness
• You have an educator’s mindset and an interest in helping build medical capacity in student leaders (through our signature )
• You take pride in your professionalism; always displaying utmost integrity, sound judgment, and confidentiality

JOB BENEFITS INCLUDE…

• Working in a connected, high energy, diverse, and dynamic community of caring and committed colleagues
• Generous paid time off and excellent benefits package
• Ability to participate in professional and personal development and growth
• A beautiful, vibrant work environment on a stunning campus alongside the bosque
• Additional benefits information can be found .

JOB SUMMARY:

The School Nurse serves a pivotal role that bridges health care and education and will manage and coordinate many responsibilities in order to ensure the well-being of our community. The nurse reports directly to CFOO and works in close partnership with the Head of School, Division Heads, student support team, staffulty, the MRC team, students’ health care providers, students, and families to promote health and wellness at Bosque School.

RESPONSIBILITIES (partial list):

• Collect and maintain all health records before and during the school year and communicate with appropriate constituencies as needed regarding collaboration and compliance.
• Manage relevant nursing software platforms (Magnus, etc.)
• Develop and manage individual health care plans for students with medical conditions and collaborate with teachers, learning specialists, counselors, administrators, the student’s health care providers, and parents to support student needs.
• Assess health complaints and manage appropriate treatment and referral, within the scope of professional nursing practice. Act as a liaison between school personnel, family, and health care providers.
• Under New Mexico Board of Pharmacy requirements and in conjunction with the school's consulting pharmacist, manage and administer prescription and emergency medications and delegate/train staff to administer medication when the nurse is not present.
• Manage and administer over the counter medications with signed permission from parent/guardian.
• Conduct and report required health screenings on students as recommended in the New Mexico School Health Manual and follow-up with parents and healthcare providers as needed for failed screenings.
• Create, maintain, update, and implement school health policies.
• Administer and document first aid care, medications, and medically prescribed services to students, faculty, and staff as needed.
• Monitor and manage immunization compliance and organize flu (and other) vaccine clinics with partnering healthcare professionals.
• Work in partnership with the Summer Camp Director to manage the summer camp medical forms process and compliance, camper medical assessment, and provide medical care to the summer camp population (kindergarten to high school)
• Hire, lead, supervise, and evaluate needed nursing support staff (could include summer nurse, sub nurses)
• Manage illness outbreaks and communicate with appropriate constituencies as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am-3:30 pm, with flexibility required for extended hours/overtime to support events, meetings, and as needed responsibilities.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Licensed Registered Nurse New Mexico
• BLS/AED Certifications
• 3-5 years of professional nursing experience (school nursing and/or pediatric nursing preferred)
• Hearing and Vision Screening Certification Preferred
• Strong command of the Google Suite is preferred. Proven skills in learning and developing competency with new technology platforms and systems required
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills
• Able to make quick decisions, take initiative, be highly flexible, and prioritize tasks
• Warm, approachable, patient, and personable affect with all constituents
• Commitment to Bosque School’s mission and values and the creation of a progressive, student-centered, inquiry-based educational model
• Passion and skill to contribute positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong love of learning
• Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation skills) and interpersonal skills
• Discretion and respect for utmost confidentiality

WHO WE ARE

, founded in 1994, is a non-profit, co-educational independent school serving 383 students in grades 6-12, located in sunny, culturally dynamic, and affordable Albuquerque, New Mexico. We create transformative learning experiences that empower a diverse community of students to lead lives of intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and compassionate contribution to a more just world. We manifest our mission through our core values of inspiring academic excellence, cultivating community, fostering integrity, and learning from place. Our dynamic, immersive, interdisciplinary learning environment challenges each student to think critically, creatively approach problems, and to collaborate effectively with cultural competence. Bosque School has been voted the best private school in Albuquerque for the past four years by the Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards. to experience a virtual tour of Bosque School and learn more at www.bosqueschool.org For out of state candidates: you can access information about , and view a .

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants must send a cover letter (including salary expectations) and resume to Human Resources at in order to be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Bosque School is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job-related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state, or local law. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students. The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the School in order to arrange such accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000