R 3432 School Nurse Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary School

School Nurse - Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary School

To create and maintain a health services program in the Barnstable Public Schools which fosters the development of a sound mind in a healthy body of every student, providing an optimal opportunity for academic success and life-long achievement. To achieve said goals, the school nurse will promote health and safety, intervene with actual and potential health problems, provide case management services, and actively collaborate with others to meet all students' needs.

Qualifications:

1. Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
2. A bachelor's or master's degree of nursing
3. Experience as a Registered Nurse in a child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing setting. Prior experience as a pediatric nurse and/or school nurse preferred
4. Current, or ability to attain within one school year of hire, licensure as a School Nurse (all levels), by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
5. Current CPR certification
6. Bi- or multi-lingual (specifically Portuguese and/or Spanish), preferred

Reports To:

Director of Health Services and Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides first aid, emergency care and nursing procedures for injuries, illnesses and mental health needs for the school population in a safe, competent and effective manner.
• Administers and/or supervises the administration of medication to students according to district protocols and state regulations, including delegation as appropriate.
• Organizes and implements annual mandated screenings (vision, hearing, height/weight, postural and SBIRT), according to grade level, as required by MA DPH; carries out appropriate referrals and follow-up.
• Participates in student support and special education meetings, providing medical input or consultation as needed.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary school and district staff, including (but not limited to) RNs, LPNs (where assigned), counselors, school psychologists, administration, teachers, interpreters, administrative assistants, food service and custodians.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation through an electronic health record.
• Counsels and/or educates students concerning medical issues.
• Monitors and follows up on compliance with state immunization and physical exam requirements, and completes required annual reports.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality with respect to student and staff medical and personal information in accordance to FERPA regulations; shares information with appropriate school personnel as needed to maintain student safety.
• Develops and implements individual health care plans and emergency action plans for medically complex students (including field trips).
• Identifies health causes for absenteeism and contributes to school plans to decrease absenteeism wherever possible.
• Observes all health regulations, policies, protocols and procedures of the district, DPH and DESE.
• Conducts formal and informal staff training on school-wide and student-specific health issues, as appropriate.
• Works with community agencies, physicians and other health care providers as necessary.
• Communicates and collaborates with families regarding the health status and needs of their children.
• Serves as a member of pertinent committees and teams supporting the school community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services, Executive Director of Student Services and Social Emotional Learning, and the building principal.

Terms of Employment: Per BTA Contract

Salary: Per BTA Contract

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.