2026 21st Century Program Summer Nurse Southbridge Middle School
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Job Location:
Southbridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2000 students across six schoolsand we are in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. With support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education were seeing real gains in student achievement and school culture. Twice recognized as a Gold-Level PBIS District were proud of the academic growth our students are demonstrating and the positive momentum building across K12. This progress is fueled by passionate educators high-quality curriculum targeted professional development and an unwavering commitment to our students.
Many of our learners face significant challenges but our educators dont see limitsthey see potential. We are a team that believes in the power of high expectations strong relationships and consistent support to drive student success. As we continue to accelerate our progress were seeking educators who are committed reflective and ready to collaborate in a learning-focused student-centered environment.
If youre ready to make a meaningful difference and grow as part of a dedicated team consider building your career with Southbridge Public Schools.
Effective dates of Employment:July 6 2026- August 6 2026
Monday- Thursday 7:45am-2:15pm
Hourly Rate: $50.00
Responsibilities:
- Participates in establishing reviewing and revising policies procedures and specificprograms that relate to the operation of the health office and/or health services in the 21st Century Program.
- Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillanceand screening programs: completes and submits state-mandated reports and surveys asrequired by M.D.P.H. Contacts parents and does follow-up for referrals within the 21stCentury Program.
- Promotes positive safety practices both within and outside of school buildings.
- Maintains comprehensive 21st Century Program health records.
- Collaborates with 21st Century administrators and personnel in promoting a healthfulschool environment.
Nursing Services:
- Utilizes a distinct knowledge base for decision making in nursing practice.
- Utilizes effective written verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
- Collects information about health and developmental status of 21st Century students his/her family andsignificant others in a systematic and continuous manner including health and social histories screening resultsphysical assessment emotional status performance level and health goals.
- Follows school nurse established individualized health care plan for students in 21st Century with specific health needsand consults with school nurses.Coordinates this plan with other providers in the school system.
- Provides medically prescribed interventions including medication administration in the 21st Century Program.
- Provides routine nursing care and first-aid to students and staff in the 21st Century Program.
- Collaborates with daytimeschool staff and administrators and in a joint effort responds tofrequently encountered health issues providing counseling and crisis intervention when needed in the 21st Century Program. (Adolescent pregnancy substance abuse suicide death of a family member physical or emotional abuse/neglect).
- Identifies delineated and clarifies the nursing role promotes quality of care pursuescontinued professional enhancement and demonstrates professional conduct.
Collaboration:
- Establishes a process to identify students at risk for physical and psychosocial problemscommunicates health needs to other program personnel as appropriate; and establishes a referral system using both internal and community resources; collaborates with 21st Century staff on health issues related to program attendance.
- Serves as a liaison among 21st Century daytime school staff home community healthagencies and other healthcare professionals.
- Serves as a resource to the 21st Century administration on environmental health and safety issues.
Professional Practice:
Demonstrates current knowledge in such areas as: professional issues in school nursingcommunicable disease control growth and development health assessment specific health conditions both chronic and acute injury prevention and emergency care and health.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color creed national origin sex gender identity disability religion age or sexual orientation.
Required Experience:
IC
