School Nurse

School Nurse

Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city's international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

JOB GOAL: Develop, implement and manage health services for the school population.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• A Bachelor's degree in nursing, Master's degree preferred
• Certified by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a school nurse or able to meet the requirements for licensure
• Two years experience in child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing settings
• Certification in American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR/AED
• Ability to provide emergency care/assessment
• Knowledge of professional and legal requirements
• Human relations skills
• Organizational/administrative skills
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to effectively use local resources
• Techniques in health counseling/guidance
• Ability to deliver student/staff/parent presentations
• Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Experience in an urban district/setting preferred
• Basic computer skills including data entry and word-processing

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as liaison between home, school, and community resources
• Assess and treat illness
• Manage chronic conditions
• Provide emergency care
• Attend health-related meetings such as 504, IEP, attendance, wellness, etc.
• Collaborate with the school team on health-related matters
• Develop and implement individualized health care plans, emergency action plans, medication administration plans, and evacuation plans for school and school sponsored activities
• Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations
• Educate students and families
• Train school staff
• Acts as health resource for staff in student health-related matters
• Review emergency response plans, run drills and maintain emergency equipment
• Maintain student health records and assure student health requirements are up-to-date
• Complete mandated health screenings: vision, hearing, height, weight, postural & SBIRT
• Provide support and referral resources for children and their families
• Prepare and submit MA DPH reports
• Work with the school physician
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

REPORTS TO: Director of School Nurses

Work Year 10-month position

Salary As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and AFSCME Council 93, Local 3147-A

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch. 151, if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.