About this role
About Us: Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus. At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life. At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
POSITION OVERVIEW The School Nurse will address the basic medical issues that occur with the assigned student population. S/he will provide scheduled care and treatment to the assigned student population. RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will play a critical role in achieving our mission of providing all children the opportunity to achieve all they can and be a part of the Freedom Prep community. Below are some of the tasks required of the School Nurse: · Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the coordinator of health services or contained in division manuals and protocols.· Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.· Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students.· Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.· Establish and update health and immunization records.· Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.· Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician.· Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.· Develop Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students to be reviewed by Director of Student Support.· Participate in IEP meetings as needed to provide professional expertise on services QUALIFICATIONSAssociates Preferred LPN Certification Required2+ years of professional work experience with background in education and urban communities preferredAbility to use clinic/medical equipmentPossess basic pharmacological knowledgeAbility to assess emergency situations and act accordinglyComfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to othersGood oral and written communication skillsBasic computer skillsWilling attitude to be a part of the school team;Strong sense of professionalism;Skills and requirements expected by the nursing coordinator and the school administratorsMust possess a valid driver’s license.Willingness to travel locally using own transportation; willingness to travel within the state, as requiredWillingness to work additional hours and/or evenings, on occasionMaking referrals to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-upServing as a liaison between school, family, and community resourcesExperience with special needs studentsExperience with Crisis ManagementExperience with social and community organization coordination of benefits