School Nurse

Job description

Company Description

Currently, Uncommon manages 53 schools catering to the educational needs of more than 20,000 students. Our mission is to equip these students with the relevant knowledge, skills, and training to succeed in college and life in general

Job Description

North Star Academy Nurses promote health and safety in the school environment and provides health services to students, faculty and staff. As the school health services specialist, nurses assist our students and staff in attaining and/or maintaining optimum health, and promoting positive health habits and attitudes

Responsibilties:
• Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
• Keep track of students vaccination records and follows up with families as needed
• Update students medical history and files accordingly
• Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
• Ensure compliance with national and local health laws

Qualifications
• BSN preferred
• LPN as long as they are willing to go back to school to get their RN degree to become school certified (Tuition will be reimbursed)

Benefits

We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

Additional Information

At Uncommon, we know that our greatest asset is our staff, who are committed to providing a high-quality education to every student who walks through our doors. As a result, we offer competitive compensation and a strong benefits package that underscores our commitment to equity and transparency.

Compensation for this position:

The compensation for this role based in Newark is between $56,000 to $84,000. Please note:ranges may differ for staff who work from a location other than New York City.

At Uncommon, we believe having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive group of educators and staff fuels student achievement and success. We believe in developing a team that mirrors the unique backgrounds and experiences of our students. We prioritize creating a safe space for constructive communication about issues of identity and discrimination for staff and students alike. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without prejudice or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. We also offer reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process and to perform essential job responsibilities.