Job Description:
ANTICIPATED START DATE:  08/05/2024
 
LOCATION: This is a floater position that will travel between Affton School District schools on an as needed basis. This position will be stationed at Gotsch Intermediate Elementary School until notified to travel.
 
DETAILS: 10-month support staff position, on a 200 day calendar for 2024-25, with district-recognized holidays and paid sick and personal leave. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position, with a district provided benefits package that includes employee health, dental, life and vision insurance.
 
COMPENSATION:  According to Support Staff Pay Schedule within the Level J range. The starting hourly range for this position is $29.16- $31.68. Placement within the range is determined by like experience and education. For initial placement a maximum of 5 years of experience may be applied to the 24-25 Support Staff Pay Schedule.
 
JOB SUMMARY: Support the physical, mental, emotional and social health of students and their success in the learning process; support student success by providing health care assessments, identifying problems, planning, intervention, follow-up and health evaluations for all students within the school setting.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma and minimum of two year associate degree are required, BSN preferred
• RN license is required
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required
• Prior school nursing experience, or experience working with school-age children is preferred
• The knowledge of working with children with disabilities is preferred
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AEDS (defibrillation equipment) training are required
• Responsible for all student related COVID information and documentation, tracking student numbers, contact tracing, and parent communications for assigned building
• The ability to teach classes in CPR, First Aid, and AEDS (defibrillation equipment) is required
• The ability to maintain confidential information is required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to work from written or oral instructions under limited supervision are required
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and self-motivation are required
• The ability to effectively prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines is required
• The ability to write routine reports and correspondence is required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required, experience with Google Applications is preferred
• Strong word processing, data entry, spreadsheet and database skills are required, experience with student data management databases (PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, etc.) is preferred
• The ability to present information and respond to questions from parents and school staff in a positive, professional manner is required
• The ability to communicate effectively with students in redirecting and using positive reinforcement is required
• The ability to solve problems and respond to situations in a calm, caring manner is required
• The ability to work independently, use good judgment, and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations is required
• The ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population is required
• The ability to remain flexible & positive with the demands of the job without losing sight of the mission, task, or assignment is required
• The willingness to learn new material and, as needed, attend professional development is required
• The ability to work as a team player, communicate and collaborate with building and district staff is required

For more information regarding School Nurse duties and responsibilities, please view the School Nurse Job Description.
 
All applicants must apply through Affton's Unified Talent Applicant Tracking website.
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