Nurse Leader
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Job Description
Nurse Leader
Description:
The Nurse Leader is responsible for supervising and implementing the provisions of the Nursing Services Department in the Burlington Public Schools in accordance with State and Federal regulations and mandates. The Nurse Leader will work with the School Physician who serves as a consultant. On a day-to-day basis the Nurse Leader will work with the educational leaders of the Burlington Public Schools to ensure that the health needs of all students are met.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in the recruitment and selection of school nurses.
- Supervises & evaluates school nurses and support staff.
- Supervises and coordinates health service programs for students in compliance with statutes and regulations.
- Collaborates with public and private agencies organizations and professional personnel in securing and providing school health services for students.
- Prepares and/or reviews all local state and federal reports on health/medical issues.
- Interprets the philosophy and practices of the nursing department for parents administrators staff and the public.
- Provides consultation and advice to administrators to ensure a safe and healthy school environment.
- Participates in the planning and equipping of health rooms in schools.
- Exhibits and facilitates human relations and communication skills.
- Provides staff leadership development and training.
- Manages the Health Services budget.
- Demonstrates professional growth and self-improvement.
- Develop positive school community relations.
- Communicate in a timely and effective manner with staff administrators and parents.
- Provides support and resources to the nurses to maintain student health records.
- Compiles and interprets statistics for the student population.
- Supervises the nurses to ensure all students are properly immunized and that all newly enrolled students meet MDPH requirements for school admission.
- Prepares implements and oversees various grant-funded activities related to the Comprehensive School Health Services Grant.
- Promotes staff wellness activities and services.
- Works directly with the Massachusetts DPH School Health Unit.
- Provides resources on district protocols relative to student records and other health-related matters.
- Responsible for district protocol relative to student health records/immunization.
- Occasional coverage in the school nurses office to create safe staff ratios.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
- Conducts monthly nurse staff meetings according to unit A contract
Requirements:
- A Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university in the content area is required
- Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
- Demonstrated knowledge and competencies in the administration of school health programs and services
- Valid MA DESE Certification
- Minimum of five years of School Nursing Experience
- CPR/AED certified
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to the Superintendent of Schools School Committee staff students other administrators and parents
- Strong interpersonal skills responsibility for professional practice
- Ability to work independently and carry out assigned projects to completion
- Ability to prepare and administer a budget cost-effectively
- Ability to apply technology to meet the needs and duties as outlined in the job description
- Managerial and leadership skills
- Knowledge of SNAP school health documentation system
Start Date:
Immediately
Compensation:
In accordance with theBEA Unit D Collective Bargaining Agreement
Burlingtons student body represents a broad range of cultures and backgrounds. Our goal is for our staff to reflect the global diversity of our student population. We welcome applications from dynamic forward-thinking individuals who positively impact student learning and growth are competent working in adiverse environment and reflect the diversity of our student body.
The Burlington Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator for students Lisa Chen or Title IX Coordinator for staff Joanne Faust. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
