School Nurse Full-time or Part-time - Miss Hall's School - North Adams, Pittsfield, Lenox

Applications accepted starting April 21, 2025

Application review starting May 5, 2025

The School Nurse provides medical care to students as part of a prescribed medical course of action, manages daily health concerns, and responds to medical emergencies. Reporting to the Dean of Wellness, the School Nurse is an integral member of the Health & Wellness Team and works to promote a safe and healthy school environment through education and medical intervention. This position includes on-call duties and may work days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays based upon coverage needs and medical necessity. Miss Hall's School is committed to diversifying its staff and faculty and encourages applicants who are committed to bringing a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to their work.

Miss Hall’s School inspires and encourages each girl to pursue the highest standards of learning and character; to contribute boldly and creatively to the common good; and to seek a purposeful life based on honor, respect, growth, and personal authenticity.

At Miss Hall’s School, we champion social justice; insist that all community members demonstrate respect for each other through words and actions; and affirm that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to learning and problem solving, discovery and personal growth, and cultivating empathy and cultural competency. Guided by these beliefs, and with the understanding that being an inclusive community requires ongoing work and commitment, we foster cross-cultural dialogue and allyship to honor and celebrate our diverse community.

Responsibilities:

• Triage students’ acute and chronic conditions and provide care and treatment based on assessment and in response to emergencies, within the scope of license and standing orders
• Collaborate with RNs, school counselors, administrators, and other faculty and staff members in support of student health and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate documentation of student visits to the Health Center through an electronic SMR system 
• Act as an advocate for students’ health and wellbeing needs and serve as a liaison between families and School while maintaining  student confidentiality 
• Identify students who exhibit special health or emotional needs and provide emotional support, health education, crisis intervention, and referral to further services as indicated
• Provide on-call coverage for after-hours student health emergencies on a rotating basis with other RNs on staff, answering the phone promptly when on-call

Requirements:

• RN license required
• Experience in student-centered healthcare or work with young people; experience in a school setting strongly preferred
• A holistic perspective to health & wellness and a deep appreciation for the intersectional and evolving needs among adolescent girls
• Ability to take initiative and follow through with minimal supervision, working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and to serving a diverse, global community
• Commitment to the Miss Hall’s School Mission and Core Values

Research has shown that women, trans, non-binary, and BIPOC individuals often do not apply for jobs because they perceive their qualifications as falling short of the listed requirements, even when they may be sufficient. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our primary focus is on identifying the best candidate for the role. We encourage all applicants to interpret the job qualifications broadly and consider how their unique skills and experiences align with the position.

Salary commensurate with experience and benchmarked with NAIS medians and regional data for Full-Time

Salary range $36-$39.50/hour for Part-time