Afterschool School Nurse-permanent part-time

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Parish Episcopal School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning. This position requires a strong background in nursing, along with experience working with children in various educational settings. This is a part-time afterschool position five days a week, beginning August 19, 2026, (2.5hrs/day).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Provide first aid and emergency care to students as needed.
• Administer medications and manage health plans for students with chronic conditions.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments to monitor student health.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to support student health needs.
• Educate students on health-related topics, including hygiene, nutrition, and wellness.
• Maintain accurate health records and documentation in compliance with school policies.
• Support special education initiatives by addressing the unique health needs of students.
• Implement behavior management strategies to promote a positive school environment.
• Participate in school events, including sports activities and camps, to ensure student safety.
• Provide guidance on childhood development and early childhood education principles.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Current RN or LVN licensure in State of Texas
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion
• Experience in pediatric nursing and/or experience as a school nurse preferred
• Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly works in standard office conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision; ability to observe students from various distances.
• Frequently required to move around the campus/classroom/playground.
• Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 30lbs. across the campus/classroom/playground.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

ABOUT PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Founded in 1972, Parish Episcopal School is a leading, co-educational (PreK – 12th grade) college preparatory independent school in Dallas, Texas, serving approximately 1220 students of all faiths. Inspired by its values of Wisdom, Honor and Service, the School’s inclusive Episcopal community guides young people to become creative learners and bold leaders prepared to impact our complex global society by realizing and fostering their passions in a warm, joyful and balanced learning environment, and engaging them in challenging core curriculum and strategic programs that develop and inspire.

Educational Purpose & Philosophy

We develop good human beings: prepared, passionate, principled.

• DEVELOP We are educators, mentors, coaches and guides – dedicated to developing the unique potential of every student on our care.
• GOOD HUMAN BEINGS At Parish, we aim to develop young people formed intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, spiritually and morally.
• PREPARED Preparation is key to success in a complex and ever-changing world. At Parish, we equip students with the knowledge, skills and mindsets they’ll need to navigate life’s challenges and accomplish their goals and dreams.
• PASSIONATE Passion is fuel for a joyful life. At Parish, we help students uncover what excites and inspires them – so they feel more alive, more fulfilled and more excited about the future.
• PRINCIPLED Principles create the moral compass for life. Rooted in Wisdom, Honor and Service, Parish students strive not just to succeed, but to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the world around them.

For more information about Parish Episcopal School, visit www.parish.org.

The School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.