School Nurse (RN) District Wide

Hudson Public Schools

Hudson, Massachusetts

Position: School Nurse (RN) - District Wide

Reports to: Coordinator of Health Services

Approved by: Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Summary:

The district-wide school nurse will be assigned to support all five schools in the district on a rotating, general base schedule of one school per day. However, due to the dynamic needs of the district, the District-wide School Nurse will also be responsible for traveling between buildings as necessary to provide support for staff absences, field trips, health screenings, other emergent needs.

The daily work hours will align with the regular school day schedule of the assigned building. Because each school may have slightly different start and end times, the nurse's shift will vary accordingly based on the school to which they are assigned on a given day. This schedule is flexible and subject to change based on the needs of the district. Flexibility and responsiveness are essential components of this role to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff across the district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The school nurse is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing practice and school health, and local district policies
• Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and health related screening programs, including referral and follow-up.
• Provides direct nursing care to meet the needs of the students, including administering first aid care for injuries, emergency medical care and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Refers students to outside health care providers and/or other appropriate school staff for evaluation and follow up, if indicated.
• Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students; provides medically prescribed intervention.
• Develops student specific health care plans aimed at improving health and academic achievement, in collaboration with parents/guardians and health care providers, which include nursing diagnosis, interventions and specific student goals.
• Maintains comprehensive and updated school health records; utilizes Electronic Health Record to document student interactions and other health related information.
• Serves as member of the care coordination team for students with special health needs; participates in school-based team meetings of students when medical input, interpretation or consultation is needed.
• Visits student's homes and attends health care provider appointments, with parental consent, if needed upon request and approval.
• Identifies need for health education; acts as resource in health promotion/health education and teaches basic principles of health promotion to students, families and staff.
• Participates in professional learning programs and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Ability to travel from building to building as needed

Qualifications - Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration
• DESE Licensed as a School Nurse
• Experience working with children and adolescents in public school/agency/human services setting, including students with special health and educational needs.
• First Aid Certified
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

Terms of Employment:

• 10 months. 183 work days, 3 personal days, 13 sick days
• $600 annual travel stipend
• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information:

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- View email address on click.appcast.io