School Nurse (SY25-26)

Watertown Public Schools•Watertown, MA

About The Position

The school nurse will provide 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 is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program for a school population as defined by the school district.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
Bachelor’s Degree
CPR/AED certified

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior nursing experience in schools or pediatrics preferred
DESE Licensure as a School Nurse preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses the current health needs of the student population
Maintain individual health records on each student to accommodate individual needs of students; maintain student-athlete medical clearance
Administer required daily medications and over-the-counter medications per medication distribution protocols
Provide required medical treatments to students with specialized health care needs
Develops Individualized Health Care Plans for students with specialized health care needs
Ensure students comply with mandated school health requirements
Provide daily episodic care to students
Provide emergency care to students and staff
Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases within the school
Conducts required health screenings for students (vision, hearing, postural, heights and weights)
Refer students for follow-up medical evaluations
Collaborates with parents, physicians, and identified community agencies to coordinate student’s health care within the school
Provides health education to students and staff around specified health issues and topics
Where applicable, participate in 504 and IEP plan development
Provide consultation in the formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school district
Provide consultation to the District Wellness Committee
Review the Family ID nurse's report for expiring student physicals