Head School Nurse

Reporting to the Head of Upper School Student Life, The Head School Nurse serves as the leading health professional for the school community. Responsible for managing and coordinating health services, the School Nurse communicates and collaborates with parents, students, school staff, and health providers outside the school. A proactive approach to seeking and acquiring health-related information, and to sharing ideas and solutions with the community, is a critical responsibility of the School Nurse.

We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at www.brearley.org/careers-at-brearley/.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee, with the support of a small team, the delivery of health and emergency care to students and staff in a two-building academic campus.
• Promote wellness and serve as a health resource in the school setting.
• Maintain and update student medical records regularly and annually.
• Protect and maintain students' health by providing professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Standards and NYS Licensing.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and in writing by a treating physician.
• Identify and assess students' health needs, implementing services, and evaluating plans of care that impact student learning and achievement or safety.
• Develop individual health care plans and modifications for students with special health care needs in accordance with the treating physician's orders.
• Monitor and educate faculty and staff regarding student allergies and medical conditions.
• Facilitate NY State-mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements.
• Review and maintain accurate cumulative health records, including immunizations.

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Current New York State RN license.
• Experience in school nursing or related health field.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and staff.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.