Summer School Nurse (BSNRN)

South Burlington School District

About South Burlington School District:

At South Burlington School District we believe in supporting the whole employeeinside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing competitively priced health insurance dental coverage sick time professional time and other leaves. Additionally we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities tuition reimbursement wellness initiatives Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.

Job Title: ESYSchool Nurse (BSN/RN)

Location: District Assigned School

Job Group: Educator

Pay Level: Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director of Learning and Educational Support Systems

Summary: During the Extended School Year (ESY) assesses the needs of students requiring the services of a registered nurse. Prepares health care plans supervises the implementation of required health care procedures and administers medication according to established protocols. Provides health services to students and maintains student records for all such services. Provides health related programs to students and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Act as a School Nurse during the Extended School Year.

1. Organizes administers educates and manages school health services in compliance with State and Federal laws as well as district policies and procedures and is consistent with the Standard of Practice: School Health Services Manual and other established practices.
2. Assesses and attends to student health complaints as needed. Ensures that the parent/guardian is notified in the event of illness or injury according to district protocols.
3. Provides health counseling to students parents/guardians and school personnel.
4. Develops individualized health plans for students requiring health care intervention during school activities.
5. Plans and coordinates communicable disease control procedures advice regarding school exclusion and re-admittance of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
6. Provides content expertise training and mandated screening programs for students and staff.
7. Serves as a liaison for healthcare providers parents/guardians and staff on health needs of students.
8. Maintains appropriate and necessary health records on: student immunizations and medication use; screenings; daily logs; and annual reports.
9. Consults with parents/guardians school personnel physicians clinics and other agencies on student health matters.
10. Participates in parent meetings and may case manage 504 plans as appropriate.
11. Administers medication and treatment prescribed by physicians and administers non-prescription medication as requested by parents/guardians.
1. Ensures follow-up of physician orders for appropriate students.
2. Assumes authority in the absence of a physician for the care of a student who has suffered an injury or emergency illness. Administers first aid in accordance with established procedures.
12. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelors or Masters degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). A year or more experience in a school setting is preferred. Completion of educational orientation program through the Vermont Agency of Education. Experience with special needs students.

Certificates Licenses Registrations: A current unencumbered Vermont RN license current certificates in CPR Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid. Four years of clinical nursing experience beyond nursing education. Valid Vermont Teaching License with appropriate school nurse endorsement.

Why Join SBSD

*Supportive colleagues and leadership

*Strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion

*Professional growth and advancement

*Comprehensive benefits

*Meaningful work that impacts students daily

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