Nurse RN (Local Candidates Only)

School RN Nurse

The British International School of Houston is seeking to hire an experienced School Nurse to assist and support students and staff on campus for the Academic School year (term time).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide first aid, nursing care and urgent medical services to students and staff and document the visits.
• Collect and process students’ daily scheduled and emergency medications and ensure all relevant paperwork is properly documented in accordance with the Texas State law. Administer these medications to students as prescribed.
• Assist all teachers by making first aid supplies accessible around the school campus.
• Obtain/review/implement asthma and allergy action plans for students and staff at risk of anaphylaxis and ensure all relevant parties are privy to the information, such as coaches, teachers, and Heads of Year.
• Maintain accurate student health and medication administration records, updating in iSams, as necessary.
• Ensure information relevant to students with significant health issues is maintained and shared with the appropriate staff.
• Communicate with parents, teachers and school administrators regarding individual students and serve as a liaison between school personnel, families, health care professionals, and the community as needed.
• Maintain automated external defibrillators (AED’s) on campus and organize annual AED drills as required by the Project ADAM Heart Safe School program.

• Act as Team Coordinator and ensure all Project ADAM program requirements are met to maintain designation.
• Catalog emergency medications, monitoring expiration dates and notifying parents.
• Ensure emergency medications accompany students when attending off-campus events. 
• Maintain inventory of clinic supplies, following school ordering procedures to ensure budget is controlled.
• Perform immunization audits monthly, contact parents to ensure compliance (written/verbal).
• Review physical health forms for health screening information and accuracy.
• Implement and enforce policies for exclusion and readmission of students with certain contagious/infectious illnesses in accordance with the State of Texas and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and notify parents of illnesses per school policy. 
• Develop and update policies/procedures/protocols for the clinical practice at school. Ensure nursing team are well informed of any evidence-based best practices and policy changes to ensure a high level of nursing care and safe practice

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered Professional Nurse (RGN) License
• Experience in critical emergency or pediatric nursing
• Strong assessment  triage skills
• Knowledge of school laws and policies
• BLS/CPR Certification
• AED Certification
• Familiar with Apple software applications
• Knowledge of state health regulations

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity.
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard.
• Flexible and positive approach to work.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (written/spoken)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Employee discount

Selection Process

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable people from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, we reserve the right to make an appointment sooner with the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.