RN Nurse for after school program Tuesday-Friday 3:00-6:00PM

About the position

We are seeking an RN to provide student services in our after-school program from 3:00-6:00 pm in Boylston on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons when school is in session. This is a great opportunity to work with and support a small group of students.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages a comprehensive school health program.
• Promotes positive safety practices both within and outside of school and ensures that the school has an emergency plan which is communicated to staff and students.
• Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as Immunization surveillance and health related screening programs, including referral, parent notice, and follow-up.
• Maintains comprehensive and updated school health records on each student; utilizes computer health program to document daily student interactions and other health related information. Provides timely reports to administration as requested.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review and revise written procedures for first aid, emergency management, medication administration, management of health records, mandated screenings, and other health/medical services.
• Provide training for health screening volunteers, assistants, and substitute nurses.
• Maintain written procedures for substitute nurses.
• Budgets, orders and maintains inventory of school nursing supplies and equipment.
• Provides direct nursing care to meet the needs of the students and staff, including administering first aid care for injuries, emergency medical care, toileting and personal care when needed, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Collaborates with parents, students, and their physician where appropriate, to develop, implement, and annually update an individualized health care plan for the student.
• Collects and records medically relevant information about the health and development of the student and his or her family.
• Provides medically prescribed interventions and over the counter medications per school physician's standing orders.
• Makes home visits, completes home assessments, and presents assessment results at team meetings for Special education students as requested, with parent and administrative permission.
• Recommends that students consult outside health care providers and/or appropriate school staff for evaluation and follow up, if indicated. Assists students and families in finding medical care when requested.
• Responds to student issues, including issues such as abuse/neglect, substance use/abuse, family crisis, and other health related concerns.
• Serves as a member of the school's Crisis Intervention Team.
• Works collaboratively with building staff, administration, and the other nurses in the school system.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of new health services.
• Identifies the need for health education due to identified issues students are facing.
• Provides or assists with health education topics, such as nutrition, health and safety, and sex education.
• Assumes responsibilities for in-service programs for school personnel for universal precautions, first aid, emergency care procedures, and current health issues.
• Acts as an educational resource to staff on health/medical issues.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of best practices in nursing.
• Assumes responsibility for continuing own education and maintaining certifications.
• Obtains consultation from the school physician or other experts as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of students, families, and staff.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in school nursing or pediatric nursing preferred.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and staff.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits to be established annually with the Superintendent of Schools.