Statement of Duties: Promote and maintain optimal physical and emotional health of students Provide first aid and emergency care in injury or illness to school population as documented in Standing Orders for First Aid in School Notify parents of illness and accidents, which occur during school hours and fill out appropriate accidents form Monitor safety in school buildings and playgrounds and school cafeteria for food service and handling Complete a medical needs list of students in the building and supply copies to appropriate personnel i.e. administration, physical education and appropriate teaching staff Administer immunizations required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for school attendance and help nurses in other schools as necessary Keep daily log of students seen in health room Maintain health records and document pertinent information Supervise and administer prescribed medication and treatment during school hours Inform teachers and staff regarding medical issues that may affect them Act as a health resource person, have knowledge of community resources, and appropriate referrals Maintain Health Room and assigned equipment and supplies Assist in investigation of communicable disease within the community and participate in any needed clinics Counsel students and supervise treatments of individuals with specific health needs i.e.; child neglect and abuse, drug use and abuse, nutrition and teen pregnancy Make home visits and follow up if necessaryPerform all duties associated with COVID testing for students in schoolNurse may be assigned to duties (see following descriptions A & B) as directed by the Nurse Leader: A) Classroom Nurse: Independently works as a Classroom Nurse Assess and supervise medical needs of special education students in classrooms within the school district Observe students and detect health needs Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician Treatments may include g-tube feedings, suctioning, positioning and other duties as collaborated with staff Update and create nursing care plan for each student in the class Document treatments on students health record and communication book as needed Communicate with parents and staff in the event of injury or illness, assess student upon readmission to school after contagious illness Administer first aid as needed to the students in the two classrooms The nurse must be able to function independently, prioritize, and have good organizational skills and be able to multitask Maintain confidentiality of students medical issues Nurse should have knowledge base of building nurse assignment in the event assistance is neededB) 1:1 Nurse: Independently function as a 1:1 School Nurse Meet assigned student as home and ride the bus to school spend the day with the student Observe student and detect health needs Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician Treatments may include g-tube feedings, feeding suctioning, positioning, range of motion exercises as collaborated with staff Help with activities within the classroom Toileting and changing as needed when assisting a student Assist with parent conferences and be a liaison between parents, staff and physician Update and create nursing care plan for student Document treatments on students health record and communication book as needed Communicate with parents and staff in the event of injury or illness, assess student upon readmission to school after contagious illness Submit medical forms for core evaluation and work with core team to set and maintain individual care plans and recommendations for individual students Maintain confidentiality of students medical issues Nurse should have knowledge base of building nurse assignment in the event assistant is neededQualifications: Applicant must possess a current, valid Registered Nurse License issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. ConTest certification through the Massachusetts Human Resources Division is/will be required (status of ConTest program to be determined). Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a School Nurse.Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Reports to the building Principal, Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services and/or Program Coordinator.
Pay: $57,291.00 - $68,057.00 per year
Work Location: In person
