The School Nurse supports the learning experience of students by providing students and employees with first aid or evaluating their need for other forms of care and referring them to the appropriate resources. This position will serve as the point person for all student health issues during the school day. Under the supervision of the Dean of School Life, the School Nurse will assist in developing and implementing health policies and procedures in support of the school’s mission and in compliance with federal, state and local laws.  The School Nurse provides advice and makes recommendations to the Dean of School Life regarding students’ specific health issues which may impact their learning experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

• Responsible for providing major or minor first aid to students and employees and refer students to community agencies and clinics as required during the school day
• Counsel students with special health needs to ensure best possible personal and social adjustment, and refer them to the school counselor or other services or agencies as appropriate
• Meet with teachers and the Learning Specialist to review student's specific health issues that may impact the learning process or provide for student's safety and wellbeing
• Maintain the upkeep of the school infirmary including inventory and ordering of supplies
• In conjunction with the Health Management Coordinator, maintain medical records and documentation for student injuries
• Supervise and update the school medication policy, administering medication of various sorts including insulin (via pump), inhalers and oral medication in accordance with RN licensure
• Responsible for providing the health needs of all students with the School’s Summer at Sage and Spring at Sage seminar programs
• Document student and employee illnesses and submit incident reports for accidents
• Evaluate employees who incur work-related illnesses or injuries, refer employees to outside medical providers and follow-up on injuries and Workers’ Compensation claims in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Enforce and provide necessary training for the School's protocol on blood-borne pathogens.
• Grant temporary exemptions from PE to ill or injured students and monitor long-term medical exemptions and/or restrictions
• Track and follow up with families in a timely manner to collect student health forms using the Magnus system
• Work with the Health Management Coordinator to establish reasonable measures to prevent communicable diseases
• Member of the Crisis Management Team
• Member of the Health and Wellness Committee
• Work with Human Resources to administer TB test assessments and annual influenza vaccinations.
• Collaborate with the Health Management Coordinator to provide training and education to employees on health issues as they arise
• Lead the Return to Learn protocols
• All Other duties as assigned by the Dean of School Life