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Job Posting: School Nurse Start Date: August 2025 School Year: 2025-2026 Hiring Range: $25-30/hour (based on experience) About Us: Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, and family-oriented Catholic PK-8 school located in beautiful Naples, Florida. Committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth, we partner with families to provide a rich educational experience grounded in Catholic values. The Opportunity: We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled School Nurse to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a permanent, hourly position during the academic year (August to May), with daily hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position plays a vital role in the daily life of our school community-providing high-quality care to our students, ensuring a safe and healthy school environment, and supporting wellness communication with families and staff. The School Nurse works closely with our administration, faculty, and families to promote the well-being of every child entrusted to our care. Key Responsibilities: Daily student attendance and reporting: Monitor and report daily attendance, collaborating with the administrative team to ensure accuracy and compliance Diabetes management: Provide care and daily support for students with Type-1 diabetes, including managing continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin administration needs Allergy management: Coordinate care and maintain safety plans for students with severe allergies; ensure readiness of emergency medications like EpiPens Student wellness support: Assess student health concerns, provide appropriate first aid or nursing care, and communicate professionally and compassionately with families Immunization tracking: Monitor and manage immunization records in compliance with state requirements; support Admissions and Registrar as needed Health record management: Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all students, including medications, care plans, and visit logs Health policy support: Contribute to the review, development, and implementation of school health protocols and emergency response plans Allergy awareness: Promote an "allergy aware" environment through education and policy support Collaboration and communication: Serve as a point of contact for parent concerns regarding student health and well-being; partner with teachers and administrators in a proactive and supportive manner Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license Experience in pediatric or school nursing, preferably in educational settings Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in working with children and families Professionalism, discretion, and compassion in managing sensitive health information and student needs Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced school environment Comfortable with basic digital tools and systems for documentation and communication Physical and Other Demands: Ability to perform routine physical tasks such as standing, walking, computer use, and basic first aid care Must be able to maintain calm and professionalism in high-stress situations Strong ability to communicate with clarity, warmth, and discretion with students, parents, and colleagues Why Join Royal Palm Academy? Mission-driven environment: Be part of a Catholic school dedicated to forming the whole child-mind, body, and spirit Community: Join a supportive faculty and administrative team that values collaboration and service Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of our students every day To Apply: Please submit your Resume/CV in PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] For best consideration, include a brief email or cover letter describing your interest in joining our independent Catholic school as a full-time School Nurse.

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