School Nurse

School Nurse – Full-time Position

About Mirman School

Mirman embraces, supports, and values the many facets and faces of giftedness as we nurture our students’ abilities to reach their highest potential. As an educational institution, we are committed to personalizing our curriculum through depth and complexity, while celebrating the intellectual, creative, and kinesthetic dimensions of childhood and adolescence. We foster a culture of inclusivity and connectivity in which our students’ academic, co-curricular, and socio-emotional experiences and needs are supported. Mirman’s faculty and staff model empathy and respect in our communal effort to enhance whole-child learning. Our goal is to inspire lifelong curiosity and learning, the continuous pursuit of excellence, and ethical leadership among our students and graduates.

We are looking for a School Nurse to join our administrative team. The position is available immediately and is on-site during the week, Monday – Friday. The position is classified as a regular, full-time, exempt position. Compensation is $90,000 – $125,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Duties of the School Nurse will involve health care delivery, health education and program, and policy development.
• Oversee Mirman’s wellness program and First Aid training for staff; maintain all first aid and medical supplies as needed.
• Provide emergency or basic first aid to students, including everyday illnesses such as sore throats, rashes, minor injuries, or potential allergic reactions from bee stings or consumed food.
• Assess communicable diseases and infection-control issues; send parent notices required for certain communicable diseases.
• Oversee and coordinate sensory and other health screenings.
• Implement specialized healthcare procedures such as blood sugar testing, insulin administration, seizure procedures, concussion procedures, or others as needed.
• Update student medical records and clinical records and maintain meticulous notes about confidential student information.
• Ensure we have necessary paperwork and medical authorizations to store/administer student meds.
• Serve as project manager for on-campus flu and Covid vaccination events.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with students, parents, faculty and administration.
• Participate actively on the Emergency Operations Plan team to help oversee planning for emergencies and coordinate training and all-school emergency drills.
• Monitor and update the applicable technology platforms and databases (i.e., MAGNUS, AugustSchools, SchoolPass) pertaining to student health and emergency drills or actual incidents.
• Maintain school health and wellness policies and procedures, including but not limited to Narcan policies, COVID-19 and pandemic policies, and school medications policies.
• In the event of a pandemic, work with the appropriate school task force on all related matters including staying up to date on and implementing local, state and federal pandemic response policies, i.e., contact tracing, notifications, maintaining testing kits and mask inventories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Registered nurse (RN) certification preferred; will consider LVN and PA certification
- Current California license required
- School Nurse Certificate and Public Health Certificate are desirable
- Prior experience working in school environments preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Display a high level of professionalism and ability to collaborate with a positive attitude

- Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications
- Knowledge of state, federal and local school laws, policies and regulations
- Highly motivated to provide excellent patient care
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, work independently and follow through
- Proficiency in assessing situations and acting quickly
- Strong interpersonal skills resulting in effective communication with parents and teachers

- Proficient in the Google Suite as well as Microsoft Office
- Prior experience with MAGNUS, August Schools, SchoolPass, etc. is desirable

Benefits and Perks

- Professional development & opportunities for growth
- Community and connection with faculty, staff, and administration
- Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees

- Meaningful paid time off
- 403B retirement plan with 5% match and flexible spending account
- Beautiful campus!

To apply for this position, submit your resume to employment@mirman.org.

At Mirman, through an inclusive environment, we challenge our students and each other to be dynamic problem-solvers and thoughtful citizens. Mirman does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school administered programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Pet insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Pediatrics
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90049: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person