Job Description
Job Description
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
- Valid nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
- CPR/AED certified.
- Previous experience in school, pediatric or community health is desirable.
- Communication with parents, teachers and staff.
- Pediatric/Adolescent assessment.
- Skills in time management and multitasking.
Essential Functions:
- Administer temporary and emergency care procedures to ill and injured students and school personnel.
- Administer medications to students at school according to policy and procedure.
- Notify parents of illness or accident and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.
- Manage suspected and diagnosed cases of infectious diseases.
- Respect confidentiality related to personal health problems of students.
- Report potential health/safety hazards to Director of Student Health Services.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, TEA standards and school policy in health services area.
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.