School Nurse

School NurseSupervisor: TBD (Chief of Staff)Start Date: TBDHours: Monday through Friday; 8:30am-5pmCompensation: Our pay scale ranges depending on the number of direct years experience as well as education level. This ranges from $62,000 - $121,504 (MA+15, 13+ years experience).The school nurse provides health services for students at Codman Academy Charter Public School.Responsibilities include:Provide high quality nursing services to students in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.Collect, maintain and review student health records for medical issues requiring school support, and ensure immunizations are current.In cases in which a medical issue is specifically identified in a student's IEP, meet with the Student Support Team to track student's progress.Maintain health records and addresses gaps in primary care.Assess and evaluate students health pertinent family history and home factors; counsel students, parents and school.Assist in preparing reports for MDPH and relevant agencies.Assist in the development of individualized care plans as needed; with input from provider, educators and student.Perform mandated screenings (i.e. vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing)Act as a resource for education on health promotion and disease prevention.Assist in the development and implementation of community health programs to promote health.Acts as a first responder during critical events offering appropriate care and coordinating further responses.In other cases in which a medical issue has been identified as a possible barrier to classroom engagement, but is not specifically identified in a student's IEP, meet with the Student Support Team to track student's progress.Coordinate with the Wellness Committee to develop health promotion services for students and identify needed training for staff.In conjunction with school administration, review all handbooks and materials to ensure all health related issues are up to date and compliant.Assist in integrating health solutions into educational settings.Supporting School and Health Center Partnership:Roles and Responsibilities:The school nurse will support "the partnership mission, vision and goals" and will work closely with the CSHC-CACPS Partnership Director.Assist in communication and coordination between the school and the health center for preventive services for all students.Assist with scheduling of various health education sessions both during the assigned wellness classes and other partnership projects and activities.Qualifications:A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts.A valid School Nurse licenseA Bachelor's degree in nursingA minimum of two full years of employment as a nurse in a child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing setting (preferred).School Nurse experience (preferred).