Manager of Nursing

Opportunity: Manager of Nursing

The Manager of Nursing will act as the nurse at a Propel Schools location. In addition to the daily duties of a full time school nurse, the Manager of Nursing will supervise and coordinate all nursing activities across our 13 locations working with the nurse at each location.

The Manager of Nursing is responsible for supervision, coordination, collaborating, planning for and providing direct services to ensure that the school district's health program as defined by the Pennsylvania School Code, School District Policies and the Pa Department of Health-Division of School Health Regulations is carried out according to the specifics in the law and within the parameters established.

The Manager of Nursing will assist in the implementation of the school health program and ensure all state requirements are met. The Manager of Nursing will work to ensure all nursing policies are up to date and update manuals and procedures related to current trends and policies regarding student physical and mental health.

This position is a 220 day position with 5 extra days paid at the daily rate.

Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of experience acting as a Certified School Nurse or Staff Nurse.
2. Current PA registered Nurse License.
3. Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
4. Current certification in CPR Adult/ Child, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
5. Background/experience preferred in pediatric nursing, community health nursing, critical care nursing, medical-surgical nursing and/or emergency room nursing.
6. Knowledge of current Child Abuse Law/ ACT 126.
7. Required Act 48 continuing education coursework for nursing license and Education Specialist II certificate.
8. Current required State and Federal clearances/ TB test.
9. Excellent communication skills.
10. Proficiency with computer skills and word processing.
11. Ability to work cooperatively with numerous departments and personnel within the school setting.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Propel provides a competitive salary. Relevant prior work experience will be considered when determining placement within our salary range.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families.
• Retirement: New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%. This increases after 5 years.
• Paid Leave: In addition to 16-19 paid holidays annually, the Manager will receive 5 sick days and 10 Personal Days.
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets our eligibility requirements.
• Wellness Benefit: Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc. Additionally, staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year.
• Professional Development: At Propel, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for all staff. The Manager will participate in Professional Development throughout the school year.

Essential Mindsets :

• Own It. Our teachers are instructional experts who hold high expectations for themselves and their scholars. We work hard, set goals, and take responsibility for our scholars learning.
• Walk Through the Door. Our teachers are professional with their scholars, families, and colleagues. We show up on time with a positive mindset and never give up on what's possible for our scholars.
• Look in the Mirror. Our teachers value feedback and work to continuously improve for our scholars. Our staff is accountable, dedicated and honest.
• Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated. Our teachers are culturally competent. In all interactions they are courteous, engaged and empathetic.
• Do Your Part. Our teachers are relationship builders. We make connections with our scholars, our families, our colleagues and our community and realize that education is a team effort.

Organization Overview:

Propel Schools is the largest network of public charter schools in Allegheny County consisting of 12 schools and approximately 3,000 scholars. Our mission is to provide high-quality schools to underserved communities. Each of our schools provide a rigorous academic environment and small class sizes where educators focus on providing each scholar with support and individualized attention. With one of the top starting teacher salaries in Allegheny County, a customizable benefits package and extraordinary career and professional development opportunities, Propel Schools is one of the area's premier education organizations.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or better