School Nurse (Daytime)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

The morning/daytime shift for this position is from 7:30am - 3pm.

About The SEED School of Washington, D.C.

The SEED Foundation (www.seedfoundation.com) was created in 1997 to establish college-preparatory urban boarding schools that prepare secondary students both academically and socially, for success in college and beyond. In 1998, the Foundation opened The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. – the nation’s first public college preparatory boarding school. The school currently serves 250 students in grades 9-12. In 2015, 100% of SEED’s seniors were accepted to a four-year college or university.

All SEED students live on campus from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon when they return home for the weekend. The dormitories are organized into small “houses” of an average of 15-18 students per resident advisor for afternoon and evening routines such as academic study hall, house meetings, SPARKS and other structured activities. We provide a safe and caring 24-hour boarding experience. Our relationship with parents/guardians is essential to the success of their scholar while at SEED.

About The SEED Network

SEED is the pioneering national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment. Our tuition-free schools, the first of their kind in the U.S., are intentionally designed to serve traditionally underserved students. Supported by The SEED Foundation, we operate in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Miami, and Los Angeles. The Foundation's College Transition & Success (CTS) team provides comprehensive support to SEED graduates from junior year through college graduation. SEED's success has gained recognition from media outlets like 60 Minutes and The New York Times, and former President Obama has lauded it as "a true success story." Learn more at www.seedfoundation.com.

Position Overview

The School Nurse provides primary health services, emergency care, and health promotion for students in grades 9-12 and staff. This role is central to fostering a healthy and safe community, ensuring immediate and ongoing health needs are met, and serving as a vital health resource for the entire school community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer daily medications and treatments as prescribed, including preparing medications for school outings.
• Provide immediate care for student accidents and emergencies.
• Develop and implement individualized health care plans and modifications for students with special health care needs, including those with 504 plans and IEPs.
• Document all health encounters, including daily sick visits, medication administration, and incidents.
• Serve as the primary medical responder during health-related emergencies, coordinating care and initiating appropriate medical protocols.
• Collaborate with school administration, local emergency services, and other relevant personnel to develop, implement, and routinely review the school's emergency medical response plan.
• Ensure the readiness of emergency medical supplies and equipment, including AEDs, first aid kits, and emergency medications, in accessible locations throughout the campus.
• Participate in school-wide emergency drills and exercises, providing expertise on medical response procedures.
• Review, evaluate, and assess school health services to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Manage mandated school screening programs and oversee school/sports physical documentation and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and confidential cumulative health records, including immunizations, asthma action plans, and anaphylaxis plans.
• Coordinate school health services, including managing the health suite, organizing annual health fairs, creating informative health bulletin boards, and ensuring adequate supplies.
• Inform families of annual health requirements as indicated by the DC Department of Health.
• Monitor the school environment and recommend changes to promote optimal health and safety for all students and staff.
• Follow communicable disease control procedures, informing administration and parents/guardians regarding school exclusion, exceptions, and readmission.
• Report suspected child physical/sexual abuse and neglect to Child and Family Services as mandated.
• Provide annual staff training on essential health topics, such as epinephrine administration.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the home, medical community, and the school regarding student health concerns.
• Act as a health resource for students, families, school staff, the public charter school board, and community partners.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships, particularly with federally qualified health centers, to enhance student access to healthcare.
• Maintain continuing education and professional development as it relates to school nursing best practices and current health guidelines.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Essential Competencies

• Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing or Registered Nursing program.
• Valid state (District of Columbia) LPN/LVN or RN license.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (CPR/First Aid).
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Successful completion of a physical screening
• Commitment to The SEED Foundation’s mission and beliefs.