Nurse / Nurseess

Job Title: School Nurse

Goals

As a nurse, you will play a crucial role, alongside your nursing colleagues, in ensuring the safety and well-being of both students and staff members.

Qualifications

• Professional training and certification, including a valid nursing license in Switzerland
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification or its equivalent
• Proficient in computer skills; highly organized and task-oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid driving license required
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate in French preferred

Reports to

Lead Nurse

Expectations and Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care for students, including the assessment and treatment of minor injuries and illnesses.
• Ability to triage illness and injury, recognizing signs that may indicate more serious problems.
• Interface as needed with local healthcare professionals and the pharmacy to offer health care support to students, including recognizing the limits of nursing practice and referring students to the appropriate level of care.
• Provide preventative health care and related education.
• Perform functions related to ‘nurse on call’ responsibilities.
• Administer appropriate over-the-counter medications to students when necessary.
• Manage and dispense prescription medication to students, including those on daily controlled medications.
• Assist the school doctor with weekly clinics on campus.
• Help arrange off-campus health-related appointments and act as a liaison for off-campus treatments and communications with parents.
• Drive students to local appointments in Leysin, as needed.
• Collaborate with other nurses to ensure prompt and thorough responses to all communications received at the health center email group.
• Prepare, distribute, and restock first aid supplies for dorms, trips, and excursions.
• Maintain professional conduct regarding health records, confidentiality, and communications.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.
• Perform other duties as outlined by the Lead Nurse.

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