RSchool Nurse - Barnstable High School
RSchool Nurse - Barnstable High School
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BARNSTABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
POSITION: School Nurse Barnstable High School
JOB GOAL: To create and maintain a health services program in the Barnstable Public Schools which fosters the development of a sound mind in a healthy body of every student providing an optimal opportunity for academic success and lifelong achievement. To achieve said goals the school nurse will promote health and safety intervene with actual and potential health problems provide case management services and actively collaborate with others to meet all students needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
- A bachelors or masters degree of nursing
- Experience as a Registered Nurse in a child health community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting. Prior experience as a pediatric nurse and/or school nurse preferred
- Current or ability to attain within one school year of hire licensure as a School Nurse (all levels) by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Current CPR certification
- Bi or multilingual (specifically Portuguese and/or Spanish) preferred
REPORTS TO: Director of Health Services and Building Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides first aid emergency care and nursing procedures for injuries illnesses and mental health needs for the school population in a safe competent and effective manner.
- Administers and/or supervises the administration of medication to students according to district protocols and state regulations including delegation as appropriate.
- Organizes and implements annual mandated screenings (vision hearing height/weight postural and SBIRT) according to grade level as required by MA DPH; carries out appropriate referrals and followup.
- Participates in student support and special education meetings providing medical input or consultation as needed.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary school and district staff including (but not limited to) RNs LPNs (where assigned) counselors school psychologists administration teachers interpreters administrative assistants food service and custodians.
- Maintains accurate timely and thorough documentation through an electronic health record.
- Counsels and/or educates students concerning medical issues.
- Monitors and follows up on compliance with state immunization and physical exam requirements and completes required annual reports.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality with respect to student and staff medical and personal information in accordance to FERPA regulations; shares information with appropriate school personnel as needed to maintain student safety.
- Develops and implements individual health care plans and emergency action plans for medically complex students (including field trips).
- Identifies health causes for absenteeism and contributes to school plans to decrease absenteeism wherever possible.
- Observes all health regulations policies protocols and procedures of the district DPH and DESE.
- Conducts formal and informal staff training on schoolwide and studentspecific health issues as appropriate.
- Works with community agencies physicians and other health care providers as necessary.
- Communicates and collaborates with families regarding the health status and needs of their children.
- Serves as a member of pertinent committees and teams supporting the school community.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services Executive Director of Student Services and Social Emotional Learning and the building principal.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per BTA Contract
SALARY: Per BTA Contract
Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.
Posted until filled
Employment Type
Full-Time
