Nurse - Summer 2023

School Nurse

The School Nurse position is part-time or full-time and reports to the Student Services Manager. We seek a compassionate and empathetic Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our Nursing Team in the Health Center. The person in this role will work collaboratively with the student services and residential life teams to ensure students are well cared for physically, emotionally and psychologically. The nurse is responsible for delivering exceptional healthcare services to our students during scheduled daytime hours. The nurse works in conjuncture with local area urgent care offices, and emergency rooms to manage all medical needs.

Professional Qualifications and Qualities:

• Active California State nursing license (RN).
• Experience in a residential setting or with international students strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with the pediatric population is preferred.
• Solid assessment, clinical documentation skills, strong attention to detail and collaborative skills.
• Patient-oriented with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Completion of Mandated Reporter training.
• Ability and desire to work during hours when students are not in class, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Optional ACLS/PALS certification.
• Knowledge of CA State mandatory vaccine schedule.
• Familiar with CA State conjugate setting Dept. of Health Regulations.
• Any other trainings required by the State of CA applicable to school nursing.
• Be a motivated and flexible team player that is ready to work towards the good of the community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Support with all ordering and safe storage of equipment and medical supplies required for the Health Center.
• Follow procedures for safe and secure storage of all controlled medication.
• Use the appropriate confidential student information system to keep up-to-date notes and records on students who are receiving support or treatment.
• Communicate with families, when appropriate, to discuss medical needs of students.
• Play a key role in creating a school-wide culture which places the safety and well-being of its students at the forefront.
• Crisis Intervention, which may involve being prepared to be flexible in being available to support in crisis situations.
• Attend and contribute to weekly Wellness Meetings with the relevant faculty and staff to discuss ongoing relationships, progress, and referrals.
• Work with local support services and community resources, such as police, hospitals, therapists, nutritionists, mental health professionals and any other relevant community resources.
• Refer students to community resources, if needed.
• Meet with potential student applicants who have disclosed medical health history or needs to assess their

suitability and evaluate and support their transition to our school, if they are accepted.

• Participate in and attend school events to support students and develop our sense of community.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.