Brooklyn Friends School
Location
Brooklyn, NY | United States
Job description
POSITION STATEMENT
School Nurse
Start Date: July 1, 2024
OVERVIEW
Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a School Nurse within a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s identity as a Quaker school and pillars of social justice, social impact, and wholeness, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style. Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to [email protected].
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THE POSITION
The School Nurse will take care of our student and colleague community. This role reports to the Chief Financial and Operational Officer.
In overseeing the daily operations of the Health Office, the nurse will assess student health concerns, deliver medical care, and coordinate nursing and healthcare support for the community. This includes providing first aid care to students, colleagues, parents, and guests as needed, and liaising between school personnel, families, and community healthcare providers.
Brooklyn Friends School has been steadfast in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and remains committed to an in-person learning experience for students. As such, the School regularly revisits its policies and procedures and adjusts as recommended by the latest scientific data. The School Nurse will have a responsibility in such policies, and will provide guidance, recommendations, and expertise in this regard.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
This position reports to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO).
● Assess and treat student and colleague health concerns
● Coordinate, oversee, and administer COVID-19 testing
● Liaise between internal constituents: Colleagues, students, parents and families
● Liaise between external constituents: New York Department of Health, consulting physician, and test processing lab
● Oversee operations of the Health Offices, including service delivery systems, health form compliance, COVID-19 protocols and collaborating with the All-School Wellness Coordinator as needed
● Communicates calmly, compassionately, and efficiently with parents and families regarding health-related issues
● Collects, updates, and maintains health information on students in Magnus Health
● Ensures all students are compliant and up-to-date with required vaccinations
● Coordinates the acquisition of supplies and materials necessary to run the Health Offices
● Participates in the review, development, implementation of procedures and/or policies for addressing healthcare needs of students in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
● Coordinates with the athletic office and trainers on concussion protocols and athletic injury assessment and treatment
● Ensures student medication is properly authorized, stored and dispensed
● Collaborates and consults with other team members as necessary on matters concerning health and safety
Qualifications and Characteristics Sought:
● Current and active license as a Registered Nurse in New York State
● A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required, Master’s degree in Public Health preferred
● Minimum three years of nursing experience in a school, hospital, or clinical setting
● Effective organizational skills with careful attention to accuracy and detail
● A passion for working with students, from toddlers to adolescents, and their families within a vibrant and diverse community
● Strong work ethic and initiative in understanding all-school dynamics and proactively responding to a fast-paced environment
● An appreciation for the ideals of Quaker philosophy and Brooklyn Friends School’s mission. Comfort with and desire to learn more about Quaker values and decision-making practices
● A dedicated lifelong learner
● Experience with Magnus Health preferred
Physical Requirements of the Job:
● Must be able to work in an office environment including prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
● Must be able to stand, bend over, twist and reach to access file cabinets, bookshelves and navigate office and workstation spaces.
● Must be able to ambulate through a classroom setting, including walking up stairs. Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40lbs in the case of emergency.
● Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Union Status: Union
Salary range: $84,277 - $111,684
This salary range represents the expected annual salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your education level, experience, and other job-related factors.
● Benefits: Colleagues may be eligible to participate in employment benefits including, but not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Benefits are subject to change at any time, and are subject to applicable plan documents.
To apply, please provide the following:
1. Cover letter addressed to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Clarence Zachery. Along with punctuating your interest and experience, your cover letter should also address how you feel that your professional journey aligns with our school’s Quaker values and pillars of social justice and civic engagement.
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. List of three references (with emails, phone numbers, and relationship to you).
4. Completed online application.
Please email the above attachments (if possible as a single PDF) to [email protected] and put School Nurse in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted after materials have been reviewed.
Brooklyn Friends School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
We appreciate your interest in employment at Brooklyn Friends School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $84,277.00 - $111,684.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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