School Nurse

Overview:

Empower Community School influences change in our community by forging collaboration between a diverse group of scholars, educators, families, and partners to educate the next generation of community leaders and advocates. Our personalized approach to learning supports the academic, social, and emotional development of each scholar and prepares them to excel in every endeavor with the courage and ability to advocate for themselves and the community.

Empower unapologetically believes:

• Every student can learn and grow in rigorous academic settings with the appropriate support.
• Schools are a place for equitable collaboration between educators, scholars, families, and the broader community.
• Empathy, interpersonal skills, and social‑emotional development are the foundation of a positive culture.
• Technology can be an educational equalizer when used for personalized learning, content creation, and community connections.

We are seeking motivated, entrepreneurial individuals to join our founding team. Empower Community School Team members must be dedicated to the mission of the school, including our goal to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Ideal candidates will be self‑motivated, innovative educators with a passion for student, adult, and community development. This unique position requires a candidate who possesses a blend of social media expertise and strong administrative skills.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our online presence and supporting various business functions.

Director of Operations

The School Nurse provides vital support to the functions of a school. Here is a general overview of the responsibilities and duties:

• Serve as the health advocate for staff, students, and their families.
• Work closely with school personnel in meeting the medical needs of students.
• Document all nursing and medical functions in the student information system.
• Develop health care plans for students with medical needs.
• Implement health program activities such as vision, hearing, spinal, height, weight, asthma, and scoliosis screening, medication administration and documentation, immunization assessment, and follow‑up.
• Evaluate the health status of students and provide appropriate actions/treatments and referrals.
• Attend professional development required by the Alabama Board of Nursing, State Department of Education, and school district.
• Attend required school system meetings, faculty meetings, and IEP meetings.
• Maintain Current CPR Certification (CPR trainer certification desired)
• Assist with other duties and tasks that may be assigned by the administration.
• Train staff on the use of medical devices and procedures as appropriate.
• Complies with the Nurse Practice Act and other professional regulations.
• Work with administration to develop and revise policies and procedures.
• Serves as a resource person upon request within the district or community meeting.
• Other assigned duties.

• Must meet background clearance requirements specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
• College graduate with a degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school.
• Licensed Practical Nursing License.
• Preferred – Registered Nurse (RN) with a license to practice in the state of Alabama.
• Preferred – Experience working within a school system.

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Occasional lifting and moving of materials up to 50 pounds.

The specific duties may vary based on the school's size, structure, and specific needs. A School Administrative Assistant should possess excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills while maintaining a professional and positive demeanor.

As part of the application process at Empower Community School we ask all candidates to take several brief assessments after the submission of a resume or completion of an online application. For the first assessment, you will click on this LINK. Please enter your contact information. Upon completion of the first assessment, you will…