Extended School Year Nurse

Job Title: Extended School Year (ESY) Nurse
Location:Stoneham Public Schools
Reports To: Director ofSpecial Education

Position Summary:
The Extended School Year (ESY) Nurse provides comprehensive health services to students participating in the districts summer ESY program. The nurse ensures a safe and healthy environment that supports students medical physical and educational needs particularly for students with disabilities who require ongoing health-related services to access their programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to students including medication administration treatments and health procedures in accordance with physician orders and district policies
• Monitor and respond to student health needs including chronic conditions medical alerts and emergencies
• Review and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) Emergency Care Plans (ECPs) and relevant components of IEPs and 504 plans
• Collaborate with ESY staff special educators related service providers and administrators to support student participation and access to programming
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g. FERPA HIPAA where applicable)
• Ensure proper storage documentation and handling of medications and medical equipment
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student health needs incidents and updates during the ESY program
• Support staff training as needed on student-specific health needs including emergency protocols (e.g. seizure response EpiPen administration)
• Adhere to district policies state nursing regulations and public health guidelines
• Participate in program planning meetings as requested

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Experience working with children and/or students with special needs preferred
• Knowledge of school health regulations special education law and student health management
• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills

Work Schedule:

• M-Th starting July 6 to August 6 from 8:15 to 12:15

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to respond quickly to medical emergencies
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility needs as required
• Ability to perform nursing tasks in a school environment

Required Experience:

IC