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Job Description
The Wachusett Regional School District encourages all candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our student population to apply.
Our Core Values are:Collaboration Empathy Inclusivity Integrity PerseveranceandResponsibility.
Our Mission:To ensure a vibrant inclusive and respectful educational community in which we:Fostera safe nurturing and welcomingenvironment. Provide all students with equitableopportunities for deep and meaningfullearning through multiple students to develop and apply theiruniquestrengths passions and our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources.
Position:School Nurse
Location:Mountview Middle School School
Pay: In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts and completion of Baccalaureate in Nursing degree or a Masters degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of two years child health community health or other relevant clinical nursing experience; completion of an orientation program based on the requirements for delivery of school health services as defined by the Department of Public Health; current certification in C.P.R. and first aid from a recognized provider. OR Previous Employment as a school nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on or before June 18 1993 and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
The School Nurse shall provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each student by minimizing absence due to illness and be creating a climate of health and well-being. The School Nurse in conjunction with the Principal shall develop annual job goals that will become part of the criteria used to evaluate the Nurse.
In carrying out these responsibilities the Nurse shall:
1. Be familiar with and keep the administration informed of appropriate school health guidelines and regulations;
2. Assist in the prevention and control of illness including communicable disease and other infections;
3. As required report immunization levels and other school health related matters to the appropriate local and state authorities;
4. Act as liaison between school home and community agencies in improving the health of school children;
5. Participate as necessary in the modification of the school program to meet the special health needs of children;
6. Give TB skin tests as required;
7. Assist in the development and maintenance of a healthful school;
8. Check injuries and disease conditions at school and home visits and keep the principal appropriately informed;
9. Monitor students with physical disabilities that may have medical needs;
10. Compile and use health records reports and statistical information to include: a. State reports on screening and handicapped; b. Individual student health records; and c. Reports to concerned agencies and health authorities (e.g. District administration guidance etc.).
11. Prepare and submit reports as required by the administration;
12. Administer medications in compliance with physician orders and/or instructions;
13. Conduct other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Nurse Leader.
Employment Type
Full-Time
