JOB OPPORTUNITY
Registered Nurse (RN) (Certificated)
About Us: For more than 25 years, The Accelerated Schools (TAS) have embraced a commitment to academic excellence and achievement guided by the belief that all students can excel when nurtured in a school environment that combines high expectations for students and active involvement from parents and the community. TAS enriches the lives of students and their families through academic, cultural, and community focused programming, and has been instrumental in transforming the South Los Angeles community. TAS includes three schools: The Accelerated School (TK – 8), Accelerated Charter Elementary School (TK – 6), and Wallis Annenberg High School (9 – 12).
Our Instructional Approach: Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices, including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Our students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals, and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day.
Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on a belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment.
Location: Set within an urban empowerment zone just south of Downtown Los Angeles, The Accelerated Schools are located at 4000 S. Main Street in Los Angeles.
Demographics:
The Accelerated School serves approximately 700 students in grades TK-8 and Wallis Annenberg High School serves approximately 500 students in grades 9-12: Accelerated Charter Elementary School (ACES) serves approximately 500 students. 94% Latino and 97% economically disadvantaged.
Primary Function:
We are currently looking for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) (Certificated). The ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain a broad program of health education and services designed to protect, maintain and enhance the health of students. The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by identifying and remediating health related barriers that may impede the ability of students to learn.
Requirements:
● Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
● Experience in school nursing preferred
● Bilingual preferred – Spanish
● All employees must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and must be able to provide verification of their vaccination status as part of the hiring and onboarding process prior to an official offer of employment.
Compensation:
● Competitive Salary Range: $75,000- $85,000
● Vision, dental and medical coverage
● 12 Month Work Calendar
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position, 12 months, working 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities & Duties:
The following duties are typical of this classification:
● Diagnoses and makes sound clinical judgment before the administration of first aid and medication for the purpose of providing oversight and care for the ill, medically fragile and/or injured children in accordance with state laws and district compliance.
● Provides training in the oversight of children’s immunizations to staff.
● Prepares and submits accurate online Annual School Immunization Assessment Report for Kindergarten students and 7th grade Tdap Assessment Report to the Los Angeles County Immunization Program.
● Provides oversight and administers mandated health screenings (e.g. vision, hearing, scoliosis, etc.) for referring medical conditions for children that need treatment.
● Provides student health services and trains and supports parents’ students and health care providers and public agencies on compliance with legal health requirements and general community health related issues.
● Provides oversight of student’s confidential files, records and reports as required for compliance with various state, federal and administrative regulations.
● Monitors and evaluates students for referred illness and/or injury for the purpose attendance to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
● Provides professional development training for the school community.
● Provides annual in-service training for staff and/or administrators on the following: medication administration, specialized physical health care services. (e.g. EpiPen Training, etc.).
● Collaborates with Human Resources in coordinating participation for the annual in-service training.
● Evaluates and provides care to students with chronic illnesses and to extremely high-risk students.
● Reports health and safety issues and provides clinical advice to assigned administrators and appropriate agencies.
● Respond to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, seizure, bleeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
● Performs other related duties as assigned.
Our Ideal Teammate:
● You believe that diversity drives innovation, and you demonstrate — through words and actions — that you value difference.
● You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of students from underserved communities, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
● You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.
● You believe that learning occurs more readily through dialogue, rather than monologue.
● You use assessments as a starting point — not an ending point — for learning experiences.
● You thrive when building strong relationships with children, teens, and adults, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility.
● You are a learner. You don’t shy away from new situations, but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on students, while learning from those around you.
● You believe that the success or failure of students’ learning is about what educators do or don’t do. You will find ways to help students overcome any obstacles to their learning.
To Apply: Please visit www.edjoin.org to complete the application. Attach resume, letter of interest, and recommendation letters. Open until filled.
Contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: humanresources@accelerated.org
For more information about The Accelerated Schools, please visit our website at www.accelerated.org. The Accelerated Schools intend that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion