Citizen, Scholar, Steward

PRN

Kentucky Country Day school is seeking a nurse to fill as needed (PRN) to perform duties as assigned in the absence of the School Nurse. The substitute school nurse is responsible for supporting the health and well-being of all students and staff, providing medical care as appropriate on site and coordinating with off site providers as needed.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the health and wellness needs of students, and act as a health resource for faculty.
  • Maintain student health records and documentation of regular screenings.  
  • Coordinate care and student emergency action plans related to diabetes, seizures, asthma, allergies and use of emergency medications i.e. Epi-Pen, Glucagon.
  • Provide care to students and staff who need emergency care due to injury or who present with an acute illness.
  • Protect and maintain student’s health by providing professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Standards and state licensing. 
  • Administer medications and treatments as required.
  • Planning and implementing school health management protocols and procedures, especially for emergency situations.
  • Identifying and assessing students’ health needs, implementing services, and evaluating plans of care that impact student learning and achievement or safety.
  • Developing individual health care plans and modifications for students with special health care needs.
  • Monitoring and educating faculty and staff regarding student allergies and medical conditions.
  • Facilitating state-mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements.
  • Documenting health services provided using electronic record-keeping and communicating with administrators regarding any accidents.
  • Act as a liaison between the school and home regarding student health issues.

Qualifications: 
  • Registered nurse (RN) with valid license to practice.
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
  • Current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid.
  • Experience in school nursing preferred.
  • Interpersonal skills: Friendly, approachable, patient, courteous
  • Highly organized, self-directed and responsible.
  
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
  • Must be able to lift 40lbs.
  • Must be able to run in the event of an emergency.
  • Ability to move around the campus quickly, as needed.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to work in a wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school.
Resume, and statement of interest should be sent to personnel@kcd.org. Preferred application deadline is December 15, 2023.
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Kentucky Country Day School is a private JK–12, coeducational school located on a spacious 80+ acre campus in Louisville, KY. KCD combines a rigorous academic program with a wide variety of athletic and extracurricular programs. Our outstanding faculty creates an intimate learning environment that is both challenging and supportive.