Nurse (School- DFPS)
About The Position
RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time School Nurse to join our team in Lancaster! We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our exceptional nursing team within our day school programs. The nurse will work as a part of the school nursing team to provide supervision of medication management and health coordination for youth in a day school setting. You will assist in overseeing medication plans and medication administration, as well as offering critical decision-making for health emergencies. You will work with the nursing team to enhance the health education of our students and our staff and serve as a health advocate for both students and staff. This is a year-round school nurse position.
Requirements
- Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
- A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in nursing.
- A minimum of two years of employment as a Registered Nurse in child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing settings.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the management of the school-based Medication Administration Program, consistent with the regulations governing the administration of prescription medications in public and private schools.
- Assist in the development and facilitation of health education classes for students.
- Maintain student health records.
- Oversee and perform all state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screenings (vision and hearing).
- Triage of injury, illness, or accident and provide appropriate intervention.
- Participate with staff in developing and implementing school health curriculum programs.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- paid time off
- holiday pay
- tuition reimbursement
- educational assistance
- retirement plan with a generous employer match
- employer-paid life insurance
- short-term disability coverage
- long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
