About Rêve Prep
At Rêve Preparatory Charter School, we believe that all students deserve a comprehensive, rigorous K-8 education that ensures their readiness for high school and college.
Rêve Prep is based upon the fundamental belief that with high-quality instruction, which requires rigorous curriculum, individualized supports, and character development, every student will be challenged and will excel academically. We believe that an excellent education that sets ambitious academic and life goals, and which is backwards planned from those goals, starting in kindergarten and planned vertically across all grades, is directly correlated to a positive life trajectory, including access to educational and professional opportunities - specifically attending and graduating from a competitive high school, attending and graduating from a four-year college, and achieving ambitious career goals.
The Position
Rêve Preparatory Charter School is seeking an engaging School Nurse for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
We are looking for a school nurse that will be responsible for the healthcare of our students and staff members. Some of the school nurse’s responsibilities will include teaching classes on nutrition and health and developing healthcare initiatives for the school.
To be successful as a school nurse, you must be knowledgeable in principles and practices underlying professional nursing and remain up to date with current trends in the specialized field of school health.
The professional that would be a great fit for this role is eager to learn, quick to incorporate feedback, and has a deep belief in the power of a high-quality education. This job reports to the School Director.
Key Responsibilities

Utilizing existing resources to provide appropriate healthcare to students and staff
Assessing the status of student and staff immunization documentation, when necessary
Promoting an optimal level of wellness among students and staff by providing preventative healthcare services, such as immunizations
Developing and implementing health plans for students with specific health needs
Carrying out health assessments and screening for deficits in vision, hearing, growth, and/or development of students
Planning and implementing school health management protocols and procedures, especially for emergency situations
Providing referrals, to parents or staff, for intervention and remediation of abnormal or worrying health conditions affecting students
Providing ongoing health counseling to students, parents, and staff
Completing medical paperwork, when necessary
Attending various school meetings
Respond to a variety of questions, comments, concerns, issues, and other matters in a n appropriate and professional matter
Other duties as assigned

Background and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or another health-related field
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
Successful completion of the national exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN)
Certification through the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN)
Member of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Accuracy, attention to detail and follow through on all activities
Experience with and/or understanding of life experiences in underserved communities
Wonderful bedside manner
Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate that feedback
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team, including families, instructional staff, support staff, and outside groups
A team player willing to do whatever it takes to keep our school running smoothly
Ability to read, analyze, and apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions in written or oral form

Mindset

Passion for educational equity and a commitment to the mission and vision of Rêve Prep
Strong alignment with Reve Preps’ Core Values: Respect, Excellence, Virtue, Enthusiasm, Determination, Understanding, Preparedness
Collaborative leadership style
High standards of excellence for self and for others
Evidence of well-developed emotional intelligence and empathy

The Rewards

Opportunity to work in an exciting and enjoyable environment that fosters strong family relationships and community partnerships
Targeted professional development focused on bolstering leadership capabilities
Professional connections with other expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to provide a high-quality education to the Houston community
Continuous support from Rêve Preparatory Charter School’s team
Competitive salaries and benefits
Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Rêve Preparatory Charter School reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. The incumbent, if applicable, will be consulted and notified of any changes before they become effective.
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