School Nurse (LPN or RN), Early Education Program, Plymouth, MA

School Nurse (LPN or RN)

We're hiring a School Nurse (LPN or RN) for an early childhood education program in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The job starts as a temp-to-perm placement. It suits a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse with a public health background who wants to work with young children and families. You'll run the program's health and nutrition work: health screenings, individual health plans, health records, and helping keep classrooms and kitchens safe, healthy and compliant with EEC and Head Start rules.

Responsibilities

• Run the health program, including dental, health and nutrition assessments and health advisory
• Keep the program compliant with EEC and Head Start health and safety regulations
• Refer children and families to health providers and outside agencies, and follow up on those referrals
• Work with health care providers to write and carry out Individual Health Plans for children who need accommodations
• Keep children's health records up to date, including the Immunization Survey
• Plan and deliver health-related in-service training for staff and parents
• Help with recruiting, screening and orienting children and families
• Arrange health and workplace safety training for staff
• Protect the confidentiality of children, families and staff
• Monitor nutrition in the classrooms and make sure mealtime observations are done
• Monitor the kitchen, including cleanliness, safety procedures and food inventory (checking dates)
• Supervise cooks and kitchen assistants monthly, and bring nutrition concerns to the Nutrition Manager
• Fill in where needed within the program and attend monthly staff meetings

Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license
• 4 years of public health experience
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Valid driver's license
• Must pass a background check (BRC suitability) and fingerprinting
• A medical certificate and proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are required before you start
• 18 or older
• Must speak and understand English

You must be able to lift 2550 lbs. The work also involves bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and a mix of standing and sitting.

Why Apply?

• Temp to perm, with a path to a permanent position- $30-$35 per hour- 30 hours per week
• Weekday work in an early education setting, not a hospital
• Your work directly affects the health of children and families in your community

Apply today if you're an LPN or RN looking for school nurse jobs in Plymouth, MA or on the South Shore.