SCHOOL NURSE

The School Nurse provides nursing care and health services to students and staff as needed, including administering medications, maintaining medical records, and providing medical training to staff. The nurse is responsible for supervising students and ensuring their safety and well-being. The nurse must also maintain confidentiality of student and staff personal identifiable information.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of students with intellectual disabilities, autism and multiple disabilities
• Knowledge of the current Federal guidelines for Special Education
• Ability to independently problem solve and navigate the steps needed to accomplish the tasks of the position
• Ability to maintain required documentation of student records
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia as issued by the Department of Health
• Successful completion of the required training courses within a specified period of time
• Tuberculosis screening to assure no significant risk to the health and safety of others
• Successfully passing a criminal background investigation and pre-employment and random drug screenings

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan