School Nurse (SY26-27)

School NurseThe school nurse will provide a broad range of health services including acute, episodic and emergency care. School nurses manage the care of students with special health care needs at school. The school nurse is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program for a school population as defined by the school district.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assesses the current health needs of the student populationMaintain individual health records on each student to accommodate individual needs of students; maintain student-athlete medical clearanceAdminister required daily medications and over-the-counter medications per medication distribution protocolsProvide required medical treatments to students with specialized health care needsDevelops Individualized Health Care Plans for students with specialized health care needsEnsure students comply with mandated school health requirementsProvide daily episodic care to studentsProvide emergency care to students and staffPromote and assist in the control of communicable diseases within the schoolConducts required health screenings for students (vision, hearing, postural, heights and weights)Refer students for follow-up medical evaluationsCollaborates with parents, physicians and identified community agencies to coordinate student's health care within the schoolProvides health education to students and staff around specified health issues and topicsWhere applicable, participate in 504 and IEP plan developmentProvide consultation in the formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school districtProvide consultation to the District Wellness CommitteeReview the Family ID nurse's report for expiring student physicalsQualifications /License Requirements:Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in MassachusettsBachelor's DegreeTwo years of prior nursing experience in schools or pediatrics preferredDESE Licensure as a School Nurse preferredCPR/AED certifiedEqual Opportunity Employer: Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.