TEMPORARY SCHOOL NURSE for TRANSPORTATION
Primary Purpose
Supports and manages students nursing needs in compliance with Massachusetts guidelines regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health and local school district policy.
Contractual Relationship
The school nurse for transportation is employed by the Lincoln Public Schools.
Organizational Relationship
Reports to the Director of Student Services and the Coordinator of Student Services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the School Nurse for transportation include but are not limited to the following:
- Assess and manage acute and chronic illness related needs.
- Implement Individual Health Care Plans for students with acute and chronic conditions.
- Responsibility and oversight for managing nursing information systems and student records.
- Communicate with Department of Public Health as appropriate for submission of required data.
- Provide first aid to injured students and staff.
- Maintain comprehensive school health records and prepare reports for the school department as requested.
- Conduct communicable disease prevention and surveillance.
- Provide medically prescribed interventions including medication administration (based on state regulations) and nursing procedures to students.
- Collaborate as the health specialist for 504 Plans special education planning as is appropriate for the students served.
- Promote and maintain healthy school environment.
- Provide consultation and information on health policies and procedures for the school district as appropriate
- Maintain professional competence through continuing education and maintenance of nursing credentials.
- Work collaboratively with faculty administration and parents/guardians regarding individual student health needs.
- Consult and work collaboratively with the school district physician.
- Coordinate nursing coverage for transportation related needs.
- Participate and/or provide input in the districts School Health Advisory Council as requested by the Director of Student Services
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurse currently licensed in Massachusetts.
- DESE School Nurse certification
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
Minimum of three years of experience in nursing preferably in child and/or adolescent health
Lincoln Massachusetts
Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754 the town has a rich history dating to our countrys Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education open space diversity and community involvement.
The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence offering innovative student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School which serves Lincoln-resident families Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.
Interest in Lincoln Public Schools
Our districts core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning respect for every individual and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.
As a district we ensure that applicants are employed assigned and promoted without regard to their age race religion sex gender identity sexual orientation active military/veteran status disability national origin pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.
You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at
TEMPORARY SCHOOL NURSE for TRANSPORTATION Primary PurposeSupports and manages students nursing needs in compliance with Massachusetts guidelines regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health and local school district policy.Contractual RelationshipThe school nurse for transportation i...
TEMPORARY SCHOOL NURSE for TRANSPORTATION
Primary Purpose
Supports and manages students nursing needs in compliance with Massachusetts guidelines regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health and local school district policy.
Contractual Relationship
The school nurse for transportation is employed by the Lincoln Public Schools.
Organizational Relationship
Reports to the Director of Student Services and the Coordinator of Student Services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the School Nurse for transportation include but are not limited to the following:
- Assess and manage acute and chronic illness related needs.
- Implement Individual Health Care Plans for students with acute and chronic conditions.
- Responsibility and oversight for managing nursing information systems and student records.
- Communicate with Department of Public Health as appropriate for submission of required data.
- Provide first aid to injured students and staff.
- Maintain comprehensive school health records and prepare reports for the school department as requested.
- Conduct communicable disease prevention and surveillance.
- Provide medically prescribed interventions including medication administration (based on state regulations) and nursing procedures to students.
- Collaborate as the health specialist for 504 Plans special education planning as is appropriate for the students served.
- Promote and maintain healthy school environment.
- Provide consultation and information on health policies and procedures for the school district as appropriate
- Maintain professional competence through continuing education and maintenance of nursing credentials.
- Work collaboratively with faculty administration and parents/guardians regarding individual student health needs.
- Consult and work collaboratively with the school district physician.
- Coordinate nursing coverage for transportation related needs.
- Participate and/or provide input in the districts School Health Advisory Council as requested by the Director of Student Services
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurse currently licensed in Massachusetts.
- DESE School Nurse certification
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
Minimum of three years of experience in nursing preferably in child and/or adolescent health
Lincoln Massachusetts
Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754 the town has a rich history dating to our countrys Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education open space diversity and community involvement.
The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence offering innovative student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School which serves Lincoln-resident families Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.
Interest in Lincoln Public Schools
Our districts core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning respect for every individual and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.
As a district we ensure that applicants are employed assigned and promoted without regard to their age race religion sex gender identity sexual orientation active military/veteran status disability national origin pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.
You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at
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