Nurse Liaison for Children with Special Health Care Needs ( SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

22h

About The Position

The Nurse Liaison for Children with Special Health Care Needs ensures that students with complex medical conditions can safely enter, transition, and remain in Boston Public Schools with appropriate health supports. The role coordinates among families, healthcare providers, hospitals, early intervention programs, community agencies, and school-based staff to support equitable access to education. It supports Boston Public Schools’ Opportunity and Achievement Gap Policy and its commitment to being a culturally and linguistically sustaining, anti-racist institution so students with special healthcare needs can fully participate in learning and thrive in the school community. The Nurse Liaison is the primary clinical connector for students with special healthcare needs. The position assesses students and develops nursing care recommendations to inform placement, supports, and services; works with families and care partners to ensure continuity of care; participates in IEP and care-provider meetings; and supports oversight of agency and independent nursing services. The role reports to the Senior Director of Health Services.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
Massachusetts Department of Education School Nurse Licensure, which requires a master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or national certification.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of racism and poverty-related stresses on students and families in urban school systems.
At least three years of experience working in an urban school setting with diverse populations.
Proven effective and culturally responsive experience serving Black/African American and Latinx populations, and ability to lead conversations about race, racism, and culture.
Ability to collaborate with school-based and central administration staff, families, youth, community members, community agencies, and other partners while remaining student-centered, prioritizing racial equity, and managing competing demands.
Growth-oriented, problem-solving, and team-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a school health setting.
Clinical experience working with children with special healthcare needs, including those assisted by medical technology.
Experience working with external health agencies and hospitals.
Fluency in a BPS official language: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.

Responsibilities

Assess identified students through home, school, and hospital visits; obtain and review medical records; and consult with families and care providers.
Request and review medical records from providers and specialists using appropriate HIPAA/FERPA authorization forms.
Enter medical information, nursing summaries, and final reports into the electronic health record system while protecting confidentiality and complying with HIPAA and FERPA.
Develop nursing assessment student profiles with recommendations for nursing care during school hours, including transportation to and from school.
Collaborate with the BPS Office of Specialized Services and BPS Welcome Services staff to identify appropriate student assignments.
Participate in IEP and care-provider meetings to present nursing assessments and recommend appropriate supports.
Collaborate with school nurses on Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) in the electronic health record system.
Coordinate with nursing agencies regarding provision of 1:1 nursing services.
Document all activities in the electronic health record system.
Provide the Senior Director and Assistant Director of Health Services with monthly reports on completed meetings and upcoming assessments.
Support the contracting process and oversight of agency and independent nurse services to ensure quality and compliance.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Health Services.