Extended School Year Nurse
Stoneham Public Schools•Stoneham, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Extended School Year (ESY) Nurse provides comprehensive health services to students participating in the district’s summer ESY program. The nurse ensures a safe and healthy environment that supports students’ medical, physical, and educational needs, particularly for students with disabilities who require ongoing health-related services to access their programming.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Knowledge of school health regulations, special education law, and student health management
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children and/or students with special needs preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to students, including medication administration, treatments, and health procedures in accordance with physician orders and district policies
- Monitor and respond to student health needs, including chronic conditions, medical alerts, and emergencies
- Review and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Care Plans (ECPs), and relevant components of IEPs and 504 plans
- Collaborate with ESY staff, special educators, related service providers, and administrators to support student participation and access to programming
- Maintain accurate and confidential health records in compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA where applicable)
- Ensure proper storage, documentation, and handling of medications and medical equipment
- Communicate effectively with families regarding student health needs, incidents, and updates during the ESY program
- Support staff training as needed on student-specific health needs, including emergency protocols (e.g., seizure response, EpiPen administration)
- Adhere to district policies, state nursing regulations, and public health guidelines
- Participate in program planning meetings as requested
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
