School Nurse Specialist
School Nurse Specialist
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Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Sr. Nurse Administrator
SALARY: $2500.00 stipend position
SCHEDULE:To be arranged with the Nursing Administrator in accordance with contract requirements. This is a stipend position for work done during and outside of the scheduled workday.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The School Nurse Specialist is a qualified professional who serves as both a leader and expert in the field of school nursing. This role encompasses providing effective training and guidance fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment and upholding high standards of care across the nursing department. The specialist is responsible for overseeing health office operations offering transformational leadership and promoting a positive professional atmosphere. By setting a strong example the School Nurse Specialist inspires and engages others in the pursuit of departmental goals. Exceptional communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of the school nurses role are essential for success in this position.
DUTIES:
- Orients and mentors nursing personnel to implement school health programming.
- Carries out communicable disease prevention and infection control based on current guidelines for standard precautions.
- Promotes positive linkage and referral mechanisms to community providers for a range of services dealing with child and adolescent health
- Assist with ongoing continuing education programs for staff to facilitate meeting the requirements for licensure and to maintain and to expand clinical skills
- Serve as a positive professional role model for colleagues
- Member of the Springfield wellness committee attending meetings and providing status reports as indicated.
- Attend mandatory monthly meetings as arranged by nurse administration before or after scheduled workday.
- Provides support through telephone and/or in-person assistance for nursing education on standards of practice.
- Facilitate implementation of new information regarding policies and procedures.
- Provide input to update or draft procedural recommendations or protocols annually.
- Identify issues gaps in practice and barriers to care. Track issues and record interventions and outcomes.
- Compile a monthly report to submit to nurse administration for data sharing.
- Utilize data to inform procedural recommendations and support evidence-based improvements.
- Assist with the educator evaluation process for nursing staff as assigned.
- Function as an American Heart Association (AHA) training center faculty member. Coordinate CPR training requirements in accordance with AHA standards.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
- Have three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Current CPR Instructor
- Professional Licensure required as a School Nurse
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Requires ability to travel amongst Springfield public schools locations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Valid Drivers License required
If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!
About our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supported seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
Join a team that Empowers Educators
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability or military service as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability or homelessness.
NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55428.
Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to
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Employment Type
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