.75 School Nurse High School

Duxbury High School is seeking exceptional candidates to apply for the position of School Nurse (.75 FTE). There are two positions are available.

The School Nurse assists in maximizing the potential of every student by promoting optimum health through the delivery and management of health care in the assigned health suites.

Qualifications:

• Must have a current Massachusetts license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing
• School Nurse Certification from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• A minimum of two years of supervised nursing experience in community health or child health prior to entry into school nursing practice
• Maintains certification in CPR/AED and First Aid from a recognized provider e.g. American Heart Association.
• Demonstrates current knowledge in such areas as
• (a) professional issues in school nursing
• (b) school and community health
• (c) communicable disease control
• (d) growth & development
• (e) health assessment
• (f) special health conditions
• (g) injury prevention & emergency care
• (h) health counseling health education and promotion
• (i) current adolescent issues Responsibilities

The School Nurse is responsible for developing implementing and managing a school health program for a school population as defined by the school district. Responsibilities include:

• program management
• nursing services
• collaboration with district nursing staff instructional staff and administration
• health education community health planning and professional practice
• Establishes and manages a comprehensive school health program consistent with the Massachusetts guidelines regulations and statutes governing nursing school health and local school district policy
• Consults with the Nurse Leader to establish review and revise policies procedures and specific programs for comprehensive school health education and services
• Works with others to develop needs assessment and data collection procedures; e.g. I.E.P.s 504 Plans & Individual Health Plan (IHP)
• Provides orientation and training of staff as needed to comply with the Nurse Practice Act and other relevant statutes and regulations relating to school health
• Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs
• Develops and communicates emergency care and injury response plans to appropriate school personnel and students
• Collaborates with school administrators and personnel in assessing and improving the social and emotional climate of students and faculty thereby involving them in maintaining a healthful school environment
• Using the nursing process collaborates with the parent/guardian and student where appropriate to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for the student

Please refer to theDPS Unit A - Teachers Contractfor additional information.

These positions are eligible to participate in the Town of Duxbury Benefit plans that include health insurance (25% employee contribution) dental insurance life insurance short-term disability long-term disability vision insurance pet insurance accident insurance cancer insurance critical illness insurance prescription drug program 529 College Savings plan and an employee assistance program.

Duxbury High Schoolprovides a dynamic education that prepares students to meet both individually and collaboratively the challenges and opportunities of a global society. All students will pursue academic excellence become active learners and develop personal social and civic responsibility. The Duxbury High School community is comprised of 1500 students and 160 dedicated staff members. We welcome applicants with a diverse backgrounds and experiences that can contribute to creating a positive learning environment for all students.

Duxbury Public Schools believes that each students unique identity must be affirmed in order to support a welcoming school-community that engages and empowers all learners.We are committed to the long term work of dismantling systems of inequity in our community to provide obstacle free access to education and to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy 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.

Required Experience:

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