Job Description

Montgomery School is seeking a school nurse to ensure outstanding student health and care on-campus. The School Nurse oversees school policies and practices related to student and community health, working closely with teachers and school leadership. This role also provides direct care to students and staff in the case of injury or illness, advising parents on care and health policies.

This is a 10 month position running from approximately mid-August through mid-June. The nurse reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Primary Responsibility

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

1. Provide basic healthcare to students and staff in case of injury or acute illness, collaborating with and referring to pediatricians and other health specialists as needed
2. Monitor and track attendance of students and staff
3. Communicate health concerns/nurse visits to parents and caregivers in a timely manner
4. Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
5. Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene 
6. Ensure proper professional training for staff on a variety of topics including (but not limited to) epipen use, CPR, bloodborne pathogens, etc.
7. Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
8. Keep student health files up to date, including vaccination records, physicals and health and dental screenings
9. Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
10. Ensure compliance with national and local health laws, establishing connections with the local health authorities as needed
11. In partnership with the Director of Finance, manage the health center budget while maintaining the nursing suite and supply inventory
12. As needed, convene a health advisory committee consisting of community members with health expertise at various levels
13. Collaborate with the members of the Health & Safety Team
14. Collaborate with the school’s cooperating physician as needed
15. Collaborate with colleagues and positively participate in professional development, adult learning initiatives, and program development opportunities afforded by the school
16. Other duties as assigned which support the mission and high functioning of the school

Candidate Requirements:

A BSN or MSN and RN licensure is required. Experience as a pediatric or school nurse is preferred. Knowledge of the PA Department of Health SHARRS reporting system and Health eTools database is a plus. An interest in thinking boldly, solving creatively, and leading compassionately in the service of children will be rewarded in our process. 

Montgomery employees are bold, creative, and compassionate. They are communicators with students, families, and colleagues. They are excited to work with children and adolescents, knowledgeable about developmental needs, and focused on preparation for success in the world as it will be. This is a 10 month position with infrequent summer meetings, which reports to the Lower and Middle School Heads.

Joining our team means you will grow and shape the unique learning environment defined by Montgomery School’s mission and values . Our team is made up of adult learners who focus on personal growth and professional development. In addition to remaining current in the skills and trends in their field, Montgomery teachers embrace signature strengths of the school including outdoor learning, character education and student focus on engaging and positively impacting their world. Montgomery educators focus on developing the whole child. 

The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring. This is a salaried position and includes benefits including tuition remission for an eligible student. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to msjobs@montgomeryschool.org

About Montgomery School

Since 1915, it has been Montgomery School's mission to provide each student with an extraordinary education in mind, body, and character. Montgomery School combines a well-rounded, forward-thinking education with traditional values so graduates are not just academically curious and engaged; they also are confident and compassionate individuals who are excited about making a difference in the 21st century global community. Students thrive with individual attention from exceptional, caring teachers. From family-style lunches, where students eat with faculty and staff, to nonsectarian chapels, where the entire School gathers as a community, students feel safe and accepted as they develop the confidence they need for lifelong independence. Montgomery School Mission Statement: “Montgomery School ignites each child’s love of learning and fosters their individual talents during the most formative years in order to prepare them for future success.”

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