Nurse - 1:1 LPN Resource (SY26 - 27)

Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4,800 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 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 Holyoke’s 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. This position’s primary focus is to accompany one Transitions Academy student throughout her daily program and provide individualized nursing care as indicated in the plan of care for this student. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive nursing team within the school environment. Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact compassionately and professionally with students, families, and staff, are essential. We are looking for a highly skilled individual with excellent nursing, organizational, and communication abilities, sound judgment, and a strong sense of reliability. As part of our dedicated nursing team, the successful candidate will benefit from a supportive work environment, comprehensive training and orientation, and competitive compensation. This position will remain open until filled.

DETAILS:

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Health, Wellness, and Nursing, Chief of Pupil Services, and the Superintendent/Receiver. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with the RN school nurse and administrator of the school building to which assigned. Hours may vary based on the building assignments. Accompany one Transitions Academy student throughout her daily program and provide individualized nursing care as indicated in the plan of care. Collaborates with School Personnel to maintain a healthful school environment Assists with state‑mandated programs such as screening programs Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to administer medications and treatments as ordered and in keeping with school policy on the administration of medication and special procedures in school. Provides medically prescribed interventions, including caring for ill or injured children Maintains accurate electronic SNAP records of medications/treatments/procedures administered to student(s). Electronically documents health‑related activities and treatments daily as appropriate. Maintains medical equipment and supplies to ensure proper functioning, storage, and availability for the intended use. Acts as a resource in health education to school personnel, students, and families. Uses community resources for referral of #J-18808-Ljbffr PUPIL SERVICES