SCHOOL NURSE POSITION BEGININNG AUGUST 2024

Reports to: Principal and Coordinator of Nursing Services

Qualifications:  

• RN with a valid Massachusetts nursing license required. DESE school nurse certification preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to DESE and DPH school health standards and regulations.
• Experience with children with special needs; experience in school, pediatric, public health, or other relevant nursing setting preferred.  

Essential Skills:

• Proficient with technology and ability to easily learn new programs, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and SchoolBrains.  
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on immediate needs. 
• Ability to adapt and maintain a positive attitude in response to changing circumstances.
• Effective verbal, written and nonverbal communication skills.

 Responsibilities:

• Administer medication in compliance with school policy and state regulations.
• Triage student and/or staff with injury or illness and provide appropriate intervention and follow-up. Communicate with emergency medical service personnel when they respond to on-site emergency situations.
• Provide everyday care of acutely ill children; manage children with communicable disease until they may be dismissed to parent or emergency contact.
• Collaborate with administration and act as part of the crisis triage team.
• Maintain updated medical records for each student enrolled in the program including immunizations and screenings. Document student visits to the nurse's office indicating the nature of visit and treatment.
• Work with students’ parents/guardians, sending districts, family physicians, the SEEM Collaborative physician and the local board of health in ensuring that students’ immunizations are up-to-date and annual examinations and screenings are documented in health records.
• Develop and maintain, when appropriate, an individualized health care plan for each student with documented health needs.
• Assist with procurement of prescribed medications, doctors orders and school health records.
• Initiate, perform, and oversee all state-mandated screening programs for designated grade levels including vision, hearing, postural screening, and BMIs. 
• Prepare reports for school officials, MDPH and other agencies describing the services provided by the program, number students served, etc.
• Communicate school policies and health regulations to parents and other school personnel.
• Consult with school administrators and school physician in the revision of policies and procedures specific to the health of the student population.
• Act as a nurse educator for students, parents, and staff regarding a health issue. Collaborates with staff in the development, implementation, and delivery of school health programs.  Modifies the educational program to meet the health and emotional needs of individual students.
• Consult to staff around medication, hygiene issues, nutrition education, etc.
• Identify community resources for appropriate referrals.  Assist with scheduling vaccination clinics.
• Maintain First Aid CPR trainer certification and provide training for school staff in First Aid, CPR, epi-pen, seizure protocols, field trip medication delegation
• Carry out communicable disease prevention and infection control based on current guidelines for universal precautions, prevention of bloodborne pathogen exposure and hazardous waste disposal.
• Collaborate with administration around school safety and assists with implementation of emergency plans and training for staff. 

• Maintain nursing office supplies and equipment.

• Stay current with best practices. Participates in professional development in relevant areas.
• Other duties as assigned by the school principal.