RN School Nursing *Immediate Hire*

School Nurse (RN)

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Principal/Nursing Supervisor

Salary: School Nurse (RN) Salary Schedule - Annual Salary - $52,904.00 - $76,433.00

Work Schedule: To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor of Nursing (In accordance with contract requirements).

Assess and evaluates students health pertinent family history and home factors, counsel students, parents and school personnel about health problems and issues.

Maintain a health records, conduct, require research and evaluate school health programs.

Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health related problems.

Coordinate health resources of school, home, community and allied health agencies/hospitals by making necessary arrangements, maintaining records, notifying and counseling students, parents/guardians and health personnel

Develops an individual health care plan as needed and coordinates with the other providers and school personnel

Documents pertinent information in student records according to the Standards of Practice

Provides emergency care for all students on school premises in the event of injury or sudden illness

Medication administration to students with parent/guardian and physician consent

Perform site mandated screenings in vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing and other health related activities as deemed appropriate by state and city departments of public health

Provide information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs as requested by administrators

Participates in school health related activities as deemed appropriate for school nurse by principal/supervisor

Acts as a resource in health education to students and families

Initiate, promote, maintain and implement programs for the recognition, prevent and control of disease, including giving immunizations.

Participate in 766 Core evaluation team by coordinating medical evaluation, providing medical data and appropriate interpretations, provide sociological assessment and early childhood screenings as requested.

Collaborate with staff in school and health centers.

Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.

Have three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.

Must be DOE certified or certifiable by the Department of Education in educator category, Nurse, All Levels. (Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.