RN Care Coordination Resource Nurse-Districtwide

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4800 students of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery support and belonging.

Holyoke Public Schools strategic plan Moving Forward Together builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach how we work together and how we support students well-being.

Many successes contributed to Holyokes return to local governance after 10 years in state receivership. These include:

• The highest graduation rate on record of 77.1 percent an increase of more than 15-points over 10 years
• Meaningful applied learning opportunities for high school students including theme-based academies career vocational technical education programming work-based learning and advanced coursework
• A comprehensive approach to early literacy that includes strong core instruction and one-on-one tutoring contributing to more students reading at grade level
• A thriving dual language English/Spanish program where nearly 900 students are on their path to becoming bilingual biliterate and bicultural

• More than one-third of Holyoke teachers identify as people of color a 19-point increase over 10 years. Many partnership programs support staff to earn licensure or additional certification.

Please visit the Holyoke Public Schools website to learn more about us our recent accomplishments and our commitment to equity.

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PERSPECTIVA GENERAL DEL DISTRITO

Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke son un distrito escolar público que cuenta con 11 escuelas de prekínder a 12. grado y acoge a casi 4 800 estudiantes de los cuales el 80 % se identifica como latino o latina. Empleamos a casi 1 300 personas que en conjunto educan y apoyan a una comunidad de estudiantes altamente diversa. Estamos comprometidos a contratar y retener educadores de alta calidad que creen firmemente que todos los niños pueden aprender y aprenderán y que se esfuerzan diariamente por hacer de la escuela un lugar alegre de descubrimiento apoyo y pertenencia.

El plan estratégico de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke Avanzando Juntos se basa en nuestras fortalezas previas y al mismo tiempo sirve como un llamado a la acción para acelerar el aprendizaje estudiantil a través de una nueva perspectiva sobre cómo enseñamos cómo trabajamos en colaboración y cómo apoyamos el bienestar de los estudiantes.

Existen numerosos logros que permitieron a Holyoke recuperar el control local después de 10 años de administración judicial. Entre estos logros se encuentran:

• La tasa de graduación más alta registrada del 77.1 % lo que representa un aumento de más de 15 puntos porcentuales en 10 años
• Oportunidades significativas de aprendizaje práctico para estudiantes de secundaria que incluyen academias temáticas programas de educación técnica y vocacional aprendizaje basado en el trabajo y cursos avanzados
• Un enfoque integral de la alfabetización temprana que combina una sólida instrucción básica con tutorías individuales lo cual ha contribuido a que más estudiantes lean a nivel de grado
• Un próspero programa bilingüe de inglés/español en el que casi 900 estudiantes avanzan hacia el bilingüismo la biliteracidad y la biculturalidad.

• Más de un tercio de los maestros de Holyoke se identifican como personas de etnicidad diversa lo que representa un aumento de 19 puntos porcentuales en 10 años. Diversas colaboraciones con programas que han contribuido a que miembros del personal obtengan sus certificaciones o credenciales adicionales.

Visite el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke para obtener más información sobre nuestra comunidad nuestros logros recientes y nuestro compromiso con la equidad.

The RN Care Coordination Resource Nurse provides districtwide nursing expertise care coordination case management and collaborative nurse support in the school environment. The Resource Nurse builds trusting relationships with students and families and helps identify and address barriers that may affect a students ability to learn and participate fully in school. This role is grounded in collaboration compassion and a student-centered approach. The RN Care Coordination Resource Nurse brings clinical knowledge nursing judgment and strong communication skills to help students and families feel supported and connected. This position includes training orientation and a supportive work environment with an established nursing team. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits. The position is open until filled. The RN Care Coordination Resource Nurse:

• Works under the general supervision of the Superintendent Chief of Pupil Services and Director of Health Wellness and Nursing.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with School Nurses and Building Principals
• Care coordination and case management including care planning.
• Works with a supportive team (orientation and training provided).
• Supports CSHS grant initiatives.
• Attends student meetings
• Collaborates with implementing state-mandated screening programs.
• Provides case management and care coordination support.
• Provides support and health education to students and families
• Supports students returning to school after extended absences
• Maintains up-to-date school records.
• Supports or covers the health office when the school nurse is out of office engaged in activities such as but not limited to care meetings screenings health teaching PD and other grant-related activities.
• Provides medically prescribed interventions including medication administration and care for ill or injured children.
• Provides emergency health care and referral to staff.
• Follows the medication administration plan in the school.
• Acts as a resource in health education to school personnel students and families.
• Uses community resources for referral of students with unmet health needs including the need for a primary care provider.
• Serves as liaison between school personnel family and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment.
• School-based data collection review and reporting
• Performs related duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) required
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in child health community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting preferred
• Ability to read interpret and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
• Drivers license and own transportation required

Required license(s):

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Nurse (Levels: All)
• Current CPR/AED

Required Experience:

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