School Nurse (RN) – District Wide
About The Position
The district-wide school nurse will be assigned to support all five schools in the district on a rotating, general base schedule of one school per day. However, due to the dynamic needs of the district, the District-wide School Nurse will also be responsible for traveling between buildings as necessary to provide support for staff absences, field trips, health screenings, other emergent needs. The daily work hours will align with the regular school day schedule of the assigned building. Because each school may have slightly different start and end times, the nurse’s shift will vary accordingly based on the school to which they are assigned on a given day. This schedule is flexible and subject to change based on the needs of the district. Flexibility and responsiveness are essential components of this role to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff across the district. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration
- DESE Licensed as a School Nurse
- Experience working with children and adolescents in public school/agency/human services setting, including students with special health and educational needs.
- First Aid Certified
- Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints
Responsibilities
- Developing, implementing and managing a school health program consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing practice and school health, and local district policies
- Organizing and implementing state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and health related screening programs, including referral and follow-up.
- Providing direct nursing care to meet the needs of the students, including administering first aid care for injuries, emergency medical care and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Referring students to outside health care providers and/or other appropriate school staff for evaluation and follow up, if indicated.
- Administering and/or supervising the administration of prescription medication to students; provides medically prescribed intervention.
- Developing student specific health care plans aimed at improving health and academic achievement, in collaboration with parents/guardians and health care providers, which include nursing diagnosis, interventions and specific student goals.
- Maintaining comprehensive and updated school health records; utilizes Electronic Health Record to document student interactions and other health related information.
- Serving as member of the care coordination team for students with special health needs; participates in school-based team meetings of students when medical input, interpretation or consultation is needed.
- Visiting student’s homes and attends health care provider appointments, with parental consent, if needed upon request and approval.
- Identifying need for health education; acts as resource in health promotion/health education and teaches basic principles of health promotion to students, families and staff.
- Participating in professional learning programs and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Ability to travel from building to building as needed
Benefits
- 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
- Benefit information: https://www.townofhudson.org/employee-information
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
