School Nurse
School Nurse
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Job Description
The school nurse provides expertise and oversight of school health services and promotes health education. Because healthy children are successful learners school nurses advocate for students physical emotional mental and social health. This position includes training orientation and a supportive work environment with an established nursing team. This position offers a competitive salary and includes a generous sign-on bonus. This position is open until filled. School nurses routinely perform the following duties using their clinical knowledge and judgment.
The School Nurse:
- Works under the general supervision of the Superintendent/Receiver Chief of Pupil Services and Director of Health Wellness and Nursing.
- Works collaboratively and cooperatively with the School Building Principal and Administration.
- Works with a supportive team (orientation and training provided).
- Collaborates and conducts state-mandated programs such as screening programs.
- Maintains up-to-date school records.
- Provides medically prescribed interventions including medication administration and cares for ill or injured children on a daily basis.
- Provides emergency health care and referral to staff.
- Manages the medication administration plan in the school.
- Acts as a resource in health education to school personnel students and families.
- Uses community resources for referral of students with unmet health needs including the need for a primary care provider.
- Serves as liaison between school personnel family and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment
- Performs related duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) required
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Experience as a Registered Nurse in child health community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to read interpret and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
- Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred
- Drivers license and own transportation required
Required license(s):
- Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
- Current CPR/AED
- Academic: Professional Support Personnel School Nurse All Levels
Employment Type
Full-Time
