Why Work at Avenues? 

There is no place quite like Avenues. We are a top-tier school in New York City. Our faculty and staff bring widely diverse experiences, but we are all committed to creating a unique educational experience together. We foster a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship, and deep collaboration. We teach and learn through challenging interdisciplinary projects, and we offer unparalleled possibilities for professional learning prospects. As part of the Nord Anglia Education network, we're proud to stand alongside Avenues São Paulo, shaping the future of education together.

About the Role  

The School Nurse at Avenues plays a vital role in providing exceptional nursing care to children and their families for Small World through 12th grade.  Collaboration isn't a buzzword here--it's woven into everything we do. We're always evolving, learning from each other, and seeking to improve.

What You’ll do

• Provide direct health services to students and staff, including physical screening and nursing care to students, implementing first aid measures, and administering medications as needed
• Communicate and collaborate with students, parents, and faculty to identify key health needs and implement interventions as needed
• Build relationships with faculty and staff to create a positive environment for students’ academic and social-emotional learning
• Promote a healthy school environment by reviewing health requirements and ensuring compliance in our health system.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of communicable diseases associated with CDC recommendations, school health laws and regulations, and standards of nursing practice
• Follow state and local guidelines for physical exams, immunizations, and communicable disease reporting
• Contribute to the development of school health policies, health office organization, training for faculty and staff, and other areas as needed
• Collaborate with faculty around field trips, including reviewing health alerts and preparing medication and first aid bags
• Embrace continuing education in the field by attending workshops, conferences, and other training

What We Offer

• The thrill of an innovative school, where everyone helps to build and improve, within an organization with global reach, ample resources, and proven results
• Frequent feedback, ongoing coaching, and top-notch, job-embedded professional learning
• Competitive rewards package, wellness resources, and other benefits to best support you and keep you healthy and happy
• A beautiful, uplifting, student-centric school environment
• A chance to change the world of education as part of a global community spanning three continents

About You

An Avenues New York School Nurse must bring all or most of the following:

• Registered Nurse- Licensed in NYS
• BSN degree 
• CPR certification
• Ability to build powerful rapport with students, families, and staff.
• Experience as a school, pediatric and/or public health nurse preferred
• Understanding of pediatric growth and development, allergies, reproductive and behavioral health
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, as well as an interest and ability to adjust to new technological platforms

If hired for this position, the annual salary range is between 70,000 - 95,000. The salary offered may vary depending on your experience and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits-eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family forming benefits, health and wellness benefits, and more.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.