School Nurse Elementary Level

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FRANCES DRAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL NURSE

Leominster Public Schools is looking for a full time school nurse at one of our elementary
schools.

Position Description:
Provides nursing services performs health screenings and maintains required health records
within the school setting. The School Nurse creates a climate of physical and mental health and
well-being in the assigned school to help minimize student absences due to illness.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Assesses and evaluates student and staff health needs including providing careto those who become ill or injured while at school administering medicationsmaking referrals to social services communicating with parents as appropriate
and completing workers compensation Reports of Injury in cases of faculty orstaff injuries.
*Conducts state mandated school screening programs and surveys
* Maintains comprehensive school health records including submitting statisticsas required to the state Departments of Public Health and Elementary andSecondary Education and to the school district.
*Educates the school community in healthy practices and acts as a healthresource for school personnel students and families

Qualificiations:
Current Massachusetts Nursing License BSN preferred
Three years nursing experience preferably in a community public health or school setting
DESE School Nurse Licensure preferred
CPR and First Aid certification

Salary commensurate with related experience.

Please submit resume transcripts references and DESE licensure

Required Experience:

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