Career Center

Coordination of Care

• Provide direct healthcare and monitoring during school days to students grades Pre K-12th grade.
• Manage the health needs of students with chronic health concerns.
• Administer first aid and provide emergency and preventive care to students.
• Refer students and families for appropriate follow-up medical care, with follow-up contact with families for ongoing issues.
• Administer medication and other treatments during the school day, as indicated and prescribed by a healthcare provider, with required documentation.
• Triage students with medical emergencies during the school day.
• Verify clearance of students to return to campus after illness.

Communication

• Communicate with parents in the event of health-related emergencies during the school day.
• Contact parents when a student becomes ill during the school day.
• Serve as a liaison between school and medical professionals.
• Clearly and effectively communicate with parents, healthcare providers, along with faculty and staff, regarding student health concerns while maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the school psychologist/social worker to assess students physically and emotionally, and take appropriate steps to address student health needs.
• Collaborate with faculty around field trips, to include preparation of first aid bags and student medications if needed.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate electronic medical records including current medications, action plans, immunization records and injuries within the school setting on Magnus Health.
• Maintain health records via Magnus Health, ensuring documentation of required immunizations and physical exams conducted by child’s health care provider and communicating with non-compliant families on a timely basis.

Professional Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in the State of New York
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
• CPR/AED Certification
• Minimum three years of nursing experience in a school, hospital or clinical setting.
• Experience with Magnus Health preferred

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, military status, Vietnam or other veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. In addition to the protected classifications included in our EEO policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. Any employee who engages in conduct that violates this policy is subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

About Convent of the Sacred Heart

The Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City’s oldest independent school for girls, established in 1881 by the Society of the Sacred Heart. Part of a worldwide network of over 150 schools committed to the mission of Sacred Heart education, the school is housed in two landmark buildings on 91st Street and Fifth Avenue. Since its inception, Convent of the Sacred Heart has been governed by a strong commitment to the education of the whole child, addressing her intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional development. Convent of the Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.

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