LPN Resource and Screening Nurse

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 5100 students of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery support and belonging.

Holyoke Public Schools strategic plan Moving Forward Together builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach how we work together and how we support students well being.

Our Equity Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity challenges.

• We intentionally build a community that is anti-racist inclusive and culturally responsive.
• We ensure that students families and staff get the support they need to be successful.
• We seek out and incorporate the voices of those impacted with a commitment to include those who have been excluded in the past.
• We promote access and inclusion for all students staff and families.
• We respect embrace and honor the diversity of our students families staff and community.
• We reflect on our own behavior to minimize harm to others.
• We create a culture of acceptance and empathy so that everyone feels valued and is able to contribute to our communitys success.

Please visit the Holyoke Public Schools website to learn more about us as well as some of our recent accomplishments.

The Resource and Screening nurse works as a member of the HPS nursing team based in health services offices and supports the RN School Nurses districtwide. The Resource and Screening nurse addresses a variety of healthcare needs of Holyokes students serves as a resource for health information and coordinates and participates in screening programs across the district. The ideal candidate will possess a professional and positive attitude as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within the nursing team and school environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact warmly and professionally with students families and staff are essential. We are seeking an individual with exceptional nursing organizational and communication skills as well as sound judgment and dependability to join our established nursing team. We provide a supportive and cooperative work environment along with comprehensive training and orientation competitive pay and a generous sign-on bonus. This position is open until filled. The LPN resource nurse:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Works under the general supervision of the Director of Health Wellness & Nursing Pupil Services Chief and the Supt./Receiver. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with the school nurse and building administrator to whom assigned.
2. Collaborates with School Personnel to maintain a healthful school environment
3. Collaborates with school nurses to coordinate state-mandated screening programs
4. Coordinates and participates in all aspects of the districts screening program
5. Participates in and supports the districts response to communicable diseases such as the Flu RSV and COVID-19.
6. Maintains up-to-date school records
7. Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to administer medications and treatments as ordered and in keeping with school policy on the administration of medication and special procedures in school.
8. Provides medically prescribed interventions including caring for ill or injured children on a daily basis.
9. Maintains accurate electronic SNAP records of medications/treatments/procedures as administered to student(s). Electronically documents health-related activities and treatments daily as appropriate.
10. Maintains screening and medical equipment and supplies to ensure proper functioning storage and availability for intended use.
11. Acts as a resource in health education to school personnel students and families.
12. Uses community resources for referral of students with unmet health needs including screening referrals and the need for a primary care provider.
13. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in pediatrics community health or other relevant clinical nursing settings
• CPR Certified
• A drivers License and own transportation are required for district-wide nursing responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills

REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

• Current LPN licensure to practice nursing in Massachusetts