School Nurse

About FirstLine Schools

In 1998, FirstLine Schools started the first charter school in New Orleans. FirstLine now operates several (Pre)K-8th

grade schools. Our mission is to create and inspire great, open admissions public schools in New Orleans.

Our faculty is a diverse and talented group dedicated to our students' success and to their own growth as teachers.

Our schools are led by leaders who hold themselves accountable for student achievement and teacher development.

Position Summary:

FirstLine Schools is seeking a candidate for the position of school nurse at one of our schools (four K-8 schools and

one high school). Primary responsibilities will include the delivery and coordination of basic health services;

management of screenings and referrals; individual health counselling and support for students and families as

needed; coordination of health resources and education programming for students and families; and training and

support for staff as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

Delivery and coordination of basic health services

Provides basic First Aid to students and assessment and procures and manages First Aid supplies for the

individual school site Assesses and evaluates ill children during the school day and provides the appropriate care and/or makes

referrals as needed

Coordination of annual screenings

Conducts and/or coordinates annual screenings (e.g. vision, hearing, dental hygiene)

Follows up with re-screenings as needed

Health Counseling and Support for Individual Students and Families

Provides health counseling and support to students with acute and chronic illnesses (e.g. asthma, diabetes,

sickle cell, etc.) through the following;

Creation and maintenance of individual health care plans for students

Administration of specialized care required during school hours

Education for students about self-maintenance

Coordination and distribution of health resources and information for students & families

Develops and maintains community health partnerships and a provider database

Creates referral manuals for parents and family members

Works with IEP and 504 teams to provide input and support for intervention strategies

Maintains constant communication with parents and family members through the following:

Distribution of packets of materials sent home to parents

Constant communication and follow-up with parents on specific health concerns

Training and education for parents as needed

Educational training and programming for students to address needs pertaining to basic hygiene,

prevention of health problems, etc.

Compliance

Maintains Medication Administration Folders

Monitors, trains, and assists school personnel to comply with medication policies

Maintains individual student health folders and ensure that all students have an up-to-date Louisiana

Department of Education health history form completed annually

Collects and manages all necessary information pertaining to a student's immunization history, hearing, and

vision screenings and ensures that this information is entered into the LINKS state database

Collects height and weight data (BMI) annually

Training and Support for Staff

Provides medication and basic First Aid training for staff

Ensures that several school staff members have the proper training to administer emergency care (e.g. CPR,

etc.)

Provides staff with information about students requiring specific health attention or care

Education & Experience:

At least 2 years of work experience as a full-time registered nurse, including some pediatric experience and

school-based experience

Valid RN License

Basic Life Support Certification/CPR certified

Knowledge of Medicaid documentation and reimbursements

Desired Qualities & Characteristics:

Believe in every student's ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculum

Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations

Take personal responsibility

Highly detail-oriented

Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders

Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Model the FirstLine Commitments

We Keep Learning

We Work Together

We Are Helpful

We Are the Safekeepers of our Community

We Share Joy

We Show Results

FIRSTLINE SCHOOLS - EDUCATION FOR LIFE

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform all required job functions with reasonable accommodations, if necessary.

SCHOOL NURSE reports to: School Leader

How to Apply: Please apply online via: http://www.firstlineschools.org/careers

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. FirstLine Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package

with a generous 403b plan.

FirstLine Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information,

marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.