School Nurse (Full-Time)

Are you ready to make a profound impact on the lives of homeless children and families? Are you a dedicated and experienced nurse passionate about ensuring the health and well-being of children in an educational setting? Vogel Alcove, a leading nonprofit organization in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a skilled Full-Time School Nurse to join our Early Childhood Education team.

As a School Nurse, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe, healthy, and conducive learning environment for children impacted by homelessness. The School Nurse is responsible for keeping children safe, healthy, in school, and ready to learn. Informed by an understanding of trauma’s impact on neuro-cognitive development, this role focuses on promoting the well-being of children and collaborating with various stakeholders.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site role with compensation ranging from $28 to $35 per hour, depending on experience.

What we do

Vogel Alcove is a well-established nonprofit organization located in Dallas with a history spanning over 36 years. Our core mission is centered around providing exceptional care and early childhood education for young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters, all within our NAEYC accredited childcare facility. Our innovative approach works to support both children and their parents through a two-generation strategy, offering resources that set families on a path toward a brighter future.

What you’ll do

• Plan and oversee the creation of the Vogel Alcove school clinic.
• Manage Vogel Alcove health program and collaborate with community providers.
• Provide direct health care to students, including referrals to primary health care providers.
• Implement a system for identifying students with chronic/acute healthcare needs.
• Follow action plans, physician’s orders, and develop individual health plans.
• Maintain parental authorization records for health care services.
• Establish safe systems of medication administration with proper documentation.
• Train and monitor staff in health service provision.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, safe, and properly supplied clinic.
• Develop an effective system for acquiring, maintaining, and using supplies and equipment.
• Participate in emergency response drills and contribute to emergency planning.
• Adhere to immunization laws for Texas.
• Implement communicable disease control and assist with disease prevention.
• Document health services appropriately in the database according to professional school nurse standards.
• Adhere to HIPPA/FERPA and confidentiality rules.
• Collaborate with Family Support staff to coordinate care and access to services.
• Provide classroom and parent health instruction and required staff trainings.
• Practice in accordance with Trauma-Informed Care principles.
• Follow the Nurse Practice Act and The Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful In This Role (skills)

• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience, preferably with pediatric, high-risk, vulnerable populations, or in a school setting.
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Texas.
• Valid Current CPR Certification – Healthcare Providers.
• Familiarity with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and National Association of School Nurses’ Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local student health requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to empathize, understand, and engage with diverse populations.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.

Why us?

Vogel Alcove is dedicated to providing top-notch early childhood programming for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, as well as their families, who have been affected by the traumatic effects of homelessness. By joining our team, you can play a pivotal role in positively impacting these children’s lives during their crucial formative years. Together, we have the power to change their lives forever.

Did this post spark something in you? Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with us!