ESY- Extended School Year School Nurse

Hudson Public Schools • Hudson, MA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The extended school year school nurse is responsible for managing a school health program consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing practice and school health, and local district policies.

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
• 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
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration

Responsibilities

• Provides 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.
• Refers students to outside health care providers and/or other appropriate school staff for evaluation and follow up, if indicated.
• Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students; provides medically prescribed intervention.
• Maintains comprehensive and updated school health records; utilizes Electronic Health Record to document student interactions and other health related information.

What This Job Offers