Reports to: Human Resources Manager 

Location: Los Angeles, CA – on campus, in person daily 

FLSA Status: Full-time/ Exempt 

Salary range: $90,000 - $125,000. Salary based on experience. 

About Mirman School 

Mirman embraces, supports, and values the many facets and faces of giftedness as we nurture our students’ abilities to reach their highest potential. As an educational institution, we are committed to  personalizing our curriculum through depth and complexity, while celebrating the intellectual,  creative, and kinesthetic dimensions of childhood and adolescence. We foster a culture of inclusivity  and connectivity in which our students’ academic, co-curricular, and socio-emotional experiences and  needs are supported. Mirman faculty and staff model empathy and respect in our communal effort to enhance whole-child learning. Our goal is to inspire lifelong curiosity and learning, the continuous  pursuit of excellence, and ethical leadership among our students and graduates. 

Core Values 

Responsibility — We are obligated to care for ourselves, our community, and our environment. Integrity — What we believe is right directly shapes our actions. 

Discovery — We enthusiastically pursue knowledge about ourselves and the world around us.

Empathy — We strive to understand and value the experiences and feelings of others.

Resilience — We recognize challenges as necessary steps in learning and personal growth. 

Position Description 

We are looking for a School Nurse to join our administrative team and serve as the key individual on  campus responsible for health care delivery, health education and program, policy development, and  serving as the point person for health services during any emergency. This is a 12 month position which  includes health services for both our extended day programs and our summer camp program. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Oversee Mirman’s wellness program and maintain all first aid and medical supplies as needed. 
• Provide emergency or basic first aid to students, including everyday illnesses such as sore throats, rashes, minor injuries, or potential allergic reactions from bee stings or consumed food. 
• Assess communicable diseases and infection-control issues; send parent notices required for certain communicable diseases. 
• Oversee and coordinate sensory (hearing/vision) and other health screenings. 
• Implement specialized healthcare procedures such as blood sugar testing, insulin administration, seizure procedures, concussion procedures, or others as needed. 
• Update student medical records and clinical records and maintain written notes about confidential student information.  
• Ensure we have necessary paperwork and medical authorizations to store/administer student meds. 
• Serve as project manager for on-campus flu and Covid vaccination events.  
• Communicate effectively and proactively with students, parents, faculty and administration. 
• Participate actively on the Emergency Operations Plan team helping to oversee planning for emergencies and coordinate training and all-school emergency drills.  
• Monitor and update the applicable technology platforms and databases (i.e., MAGNUS, Blackbaud, SchoolPass) pertaining to student health and emergency drills or actual incidents. 
• Maintain school health and wellness policies and procedures, including but not limited to Narcan policies, epinephrine, COVID-19 and pandemic policies, and school medications policies.
• In the event of a pandemic, work with the appropriate school taskforce on all related matters  including staying up to date on and implementing local, state and federal pandemic response  policies, i.e., contact tracing, notifications, maintaining testing kits and mask inventories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s Degree required; Registered Nurse or Certified School Nurse preferred; will consider PA  Current California license required  

Certified to perform visual and hearing screenings or must be willing to obtain these if required Prior experience working in school environments preferred  

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and a sense of humor  Display a high level of professionalism and ability to collaborate with a positive attitude Knowledge of state, federal and local school laws, policies and regulations 

Highly motivated to provide excellent patient care  

Ability to multitask, stay organized, work independently and follow through 

Proficiency in assessing situations and acting quickly; growth mindset and detail oriented Strong interpersonal skills resulting in effective communication with parents and teachers Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar) as well as Microsoft Office Suite Prior experience with MAGNUS, Blackbaud, SchoolPass, etc. is desirable 

Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to Mirman’s vision, mission and guiding principles  Exhibit high standards of ethics, moral character, professionalism, and the ability to present oneself as a positive role model for students 

First Aid and CPR training required (training provided if not currently certified)  

Valid CA driver license and clear criminal background investigation 

Job Perks 

Beautiful, rustic campus easily accessible from both LA’s city and valley sides 

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero to low premium contributions

403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match and immediate vesting 

Flexible tuition eligibility if applicable 

Professional development support including opportunities for growth 

Relocation Assistance 

Employee affinity groups

Paid holidays (e.g., Thanksgiving week, Winter, and Spring breaks) plus vacation

Community and connection with staff/administration  

Generous benefits package, including pet insurance, Lifelock credit monitoring, and flexible  spending accounts 

Join an ambitious and joyful community of dedicated and creative professionals building a society  where everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. Mirman is a great place to be part of growing future  leaders in a supportive and caring school culture that features consistent collaboration, innovative  approaches to teaching and learning, a supportive administration, and lifelong connections among  faculty and staff inspired by the school’s unique mission. Come marvel at the wonder, humor, and  inspiration that nurturing and engaging with highly gifted students naturally brings. 

To apply for this position, submit the following three PDFs to HRSN@mirman.org. 

1. Cover letter introducing yourself to the Mirman School Search Committee 
2. Resume or CV 
3. A response to the following prompt: 

What does the optimum student prescription and medication management system look  like and what system(s) do you prefer for tracking interactions related to health services  with students? 

At Mirman School, through an inclusive environment, we challenge our students and each other to be dynamic problem-solvers and thoughtful citizens. Mirman does not discriminate based on race, color,  religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our  educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other  school-administered programs.