Extended Day Program Substitute Nurse (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools•Watertown, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Watertown Community Education is a self-sustaining department of the Watertown Public Schools that provides quality enrichment programs and courses for children, adults, and families. The Extended Day Program provides a safe, nurturing environment after school for children in PreK through Grade 5 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM daily. Activities are provided that challenge each child to explore, discover, create, and grow.

Requirements

BSN or RN license
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with Type 1 Diabetes care, monitoring, and insulin management

Nice To Haves

Experience as a school nurse preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with pediatric expertise and experience

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services to students in grades Pre-K through 5 during the Extended Day Program.
Communicate with families regarding student illnesses, symptoms, injuries, and care given.
Ensure student health plans, including but not limited to allergy plans, asthma action plans, seizure action plans, etc. are up-to-date for all students and followed during Extended Day Program hours as appropriate/applicable.
Ensure any emergency medications including but not limited to Epi-Pens, inhalers, and Diastat, are current, on-site, and accessible to program staff and administrators as needed.
Assist students with personal care tasks as needed which may include but are not limited to toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.
Maintain logs of care administered and complete other forms and documentation as required by the District.
Attend field trips as needed.
Flexibility to change school locations as needed throughout the year to ensure we have adequate nurse coverage where the greatest student need is.
Other duties as assigned by the Extended Day Program Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education.