About this position
Founded in 1961, Sandy Spring Friends School is a progressive, coed, academically-rigorous day school serving students from age three through 12th grade. The campus is located on 140 acres in the historic Sandy Spring area of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the School is approved by the Maryland State Board of Education and accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools.
Our school’s culture, rooted in the idea that collaboration engenders achievement, can be traced to our Quaker heritage and abiding belief in the Quaker values of simplicity, equality, integrity, stewardship of the environment, and peaceful resolution of conflict.
Summary: The Lead School Nurse serves as a school nurse and as the lead administrator for the Health Center at SSFS, both during the school year and for the Summer Camp. In addition to school nursing functions, the Lead School Nurse oversees proper and efficient operation of the Health Center, assures program compliance with legal requirements and best practices, supervises additional Health Center staff, and acts as a Delegating Nurse for the campus Certified Medication Technicians. The Lead School Nurse leads communications between the Health Center and the faculty, administration, students, parents, and relevant agencies (such as the county Health Department). The Lead School Nurse is a key member of the Student Support Team. The Lead School Nurse is responsible for the health of students in our homestay program. As such, the role includes being a liaison between student, parents, and hosts.
This position is a full-time, 12 month, administrative position reporting directly to the Director of Operations.
Essential Job Functions:
Functions in accordance with the Maryland Board of Nursing, and Sandy Spring Friends School policies and procedures.
In collaboration with the SSFS Student Support Services Department, assists with care given to students in compliance with SSFS School policies, professional standards of practice, and the Student’s Individual Health Plan.
Provides general first aid, emergency care, and administration of medication for students.
Delivers health services for students in a timely manner; offers assessment and medical referral; educates the community on important health issues; identifies health problems.
Collaborates with parents, primary care physicians, and other health care providers
In collaboration with Student Support Services Department, promotes health and wellness as well as the prevention of illness and injuries for students and community
Manages the School’s online health system and maintains student records ensuring up-to-date medical records to maintain compliance with Maryland Department of Health mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.
Acts as the liaison between the Athletic Trainer and the Health Center to ensure concussion protocol and proper medical follow-up is adhered to in order to achieve the athlete’s safe return to learn and to play.
Engages in communication with parents, student support personnel, and local care providers regarding student health and wellness.
Supports Sandy Spring Friends School’s Campus Safety Committee and Crisis Team in the event of medical emergencies
Manages the Health Center budget and credits cards, maintains adequate supplies and inventory, and keeps Health Center facilities in good order
Provides supervision, scheduling, and oversight of Health Center staff
Develops, implements, and updates Health Center policies and procedures; adjust protocols as requirements and needs change
Manages CPR and AED programs and supplies
Manages Epipen program and supplies
Manages annual Red Cross blood drive
Manages annual influenza and COVID vaccine clinics
Qualifications and Requirements:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland
Hold or be willing to obtain Delegating Nurse status in the State of Maryland
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or a closely related degree
Knowledgeable of, and have experience with, school nursing and health center operations.
Able to work independently, remain organized, follow up & follow through with assigned tasks
Computer literacy skills including but not limited to: Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, accessing web-based resources, electronic health records system(s)
Able to write effective communications internally (faculty & staff) and externally (students and families)
Able to manage multiple demands including frequent questions and phone calls from staff, parents, students, and other community members
Physical Requirements:
Daily desk work includes significant amounts of telephone and computer time as well as mobility around the entire campus. This includes frequent walking inside and outside, managing stairs as a part of daily routines, as well as responding to injury/illness incidents. The position also requires occasional off-hours responsibilities, including overseeing special events and emergency telehealth consultations with homestay student hosts or field trip staff.
Summary of Benefits:
Salary: $88,000 - 100,000
At SSFS, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include:
Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Disability & Life Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, along with life insurance for peace of mind at no cost to employees.
Retirement Savings: 403(B) plan with employer contributions to help you save for the future.
Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.
Employee Assistance: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
Tuition: Financial aid available to children of SSFS employees.
Childcare Discounts: Discounted After Care and Summer Camp programs for employees' children.
Convenience Perks: Free parking, free lunch, and access to our library and gym facilities.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and ongoing professional development initiatives.
Campus Amenities: Work in a beautiful, historic campus with walking paths. We are a smoke-free, environmentally conscious community.
Commitment to Diversity: Sandy Spring Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring, and other school-administered programs.
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