School Nurse Substitute

School Nurse SubstituteCurrent registration to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts CPR with AED certified by AHA or ARCReports to Director of School Health Services$200 per diem for days worked. Non-benefits eligible, at-will positionResponsibilities:Accepts varying location assignments to support health services throughout school districtAssesses and evaluates students' health statusProvides primary and emergency health careAdministers medication in accordance with school policy and proceduresProvides relevant teaching, counseling, and guidance to assist students and parents in assuming responsibility for appropriate health careIdentifies students with special health care needs which affect learningInterprets student health needs to teachers and other school personnelEnters medical data into electronic health records on all studentsAssists screening programs for vision, hearing, growth and SBIRT, to include follow-up retestsConfirms student eligibility for sportsAssists in the prevention and control of communicable diseasesParticipates in the modification of the school program to meet the needs of children with disabilities and medical conditionsDevelops Individual Health Care Plans, Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plans, Asthma Health Care Plans, and 504 plans as neededMay serve on Child Protection Team and acts as an advocate and consultant for children suspected of being abused or neglectedMaintains continuing education requirements for recertification by BORNPhysical demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.