QUINCY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESOURCE/FLOAT SCHOOL NURSE

Quincy Public Schools•Quincy, MA

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About The Position

Quincy Public Schools seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Resource/Float School Nurse. This is a full-time position, rotating between schools according to the calendar school year. Hours will be according to the school assignment. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary objective of school health services provided by the school nurse is to foster the optimum level of wellness for students and staff. The school nurse provides a broad range of health services including acute, episodic and emergency care. School nurses manage the care of students with special health care needs at school. The school nurse coordinates the health needs of students to reduce barriers and promote effective learning. The school nurse is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program for a school population as defined by the school district.

Responsibilities

Assesses the current health needs of the student population
Maintains individual health records on each student
Coordinates and manages the health needs of students within the school
Administers required daily and prn medications
Provides required medical treatments to students with specialized health care needs
Develops Individualized Health Care Plans for students with specialized health care needs
Ensures students comply with mandated school health requirements
Provides daily episodic care to students/staff
Provides emergency care to students/staff
Controls the spread of communicable diseases within the school
Conducts mandated health screenings for students (vision, hearing, postural, heights and weights)
Refers students/staff for follow up medical evaluations
Collaborates with parents, physicians and identified community agencies to coordinate students' health care within the school
Provides health education to students and staff around specified health issues/topics