Job Type Full-timeDescriptionFounded in 1905 and serving over 1,000 day and boarding students from 28 states and 19 countries, McCallie is one of the country's premier independent schools and a national leader in educating boys in grades 6-12. McCallie takes an expansive view of education, seeking to form the whole boy. In his journey to manhood, McCallie comes alongside the student and supports his mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional development.McCallie seeks an experienced nurse to join the Student Health Center (SHC) team to support students, campers, and others in the McCallie community. The night nurse works 11PM - 7AM Sunday through Thursday nights/Friday morning. The individual will be working alone during his/her shift, but under the supervision of the Director of Student Health Services and is responsible for collaborating with staff across shifts to help ensure continuity of care and efficient SHC operations. Additionally, this person will work closely with residential staff who have responsibility for the student. This individual will actively cultivate good working relationships between the health center and students, parents, residential community members, and area health care providers. This is a full-time year-round (12 month), hourly non-exempt position and is eligible for benefits.Key Responsibilities
- Rounds at the start and end of shift to transition care;
- status checks throughout the night as required by care plan;
- provide care as needed to students who are admitted or need to be admitted;
- safely dispense prescription medications according to physician orders;
- safely dispense over-the-counter medications according to the McCallie SHC Standing Orders;
- provide nursing care/first aid for the illnesses and injuries of students, faculty/staff, and families of faculty/staff who live on campus;
- assist students in the management of chronic health conditions;
- be prepared to respond to health emergencies on campus and communicate/work with the designated Faculty Campus Coverage;
- document nursing actions in a timely manner;
- operational responsibilities such as record compliance in system of record: Magnus, inventory supplies, laundry, etc;
- and demonstrate deep understanding of, support for, and desire to live out McCallie's mission for the good of McCallie boys - including both the school's commitment to character development and the ideals of honor, truth, and duty and the school's Christian foundation and Judeo-Christian heritage.
Requirements
- Current RN or LPN license with the state of Tennessee, RN highly preferred.
- Current CPR/BLS training.
- Experience in clinical nursing practice.
- Computer proficiency for web-based documentation.
- Ability to work independently according to established protocols and procedures under the supervision of the Director of the McCallie Student Health Center and within the scope of nursing practice for the State of Tennessee.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with students and parents, with faculty/staff, and with other members of the Student Health Center staff.
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Prior experience in pediatric or school nursing preferred.
Physical Requirements/Qualifications :The McCallie School is located on the side of Missionary Ridge. Some work is performed at a desk, but the job also requires moving to tend to patients both in the Student Health Center and other locations on campus. Some driving - either of a golf cart or a car - may be required to transport patients or run errands.