School Nurse (Short Term Substitute)

Falmouth Public Schools • Falmouth, MA

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About The Position

The School Nurse provides skilled nursing care and management of the special needs of students as well as medication administration. Immunization surveillance and routine health screenings are conducted annually. Routine emergency care is provided for students and staff. If necessary, students are referred to their primary health care provider for an evaluation. For students with complex medical needs, the school nurse may act as a liaison for the school, home and outside medical facilities. As an education team member, the nurse interprets medical data and provides a health plan for student’s Individual Education Plans (IEP) or 504 Plans. The nurse promotes student wellness and assists in maintaining a healthy school environment.

Requirements

• Current MA DESE License as a School Nurse (All)
• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Experience in child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a pediatric nurse and/or school nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency medical care to students and staff.
• Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
• Counsels and/or educates students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
• Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical summaries on students.
• Monitors and assesses compliance with immunization standards as per FPS and DPH regulations.
• Performs vision, hearing, postural, dental, SBIRT screening and other health related screenings as required by DPH and FPS school health services.
• Develops and maintains contacts with medical persons or facilities who might provide direct service or consultation.
• Participates in Instructional Support Teams, Individual Education Plan Teams of students or 504 plans when medical input, or consultation is needed.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate record keeping and reporting formats and procedures.
• Conducts formal workshops and/or informal training for staff as appropriate.
• Maintains adequate and updated health records using a computerized system.
• Serves as medical representative to evaluations and reevaluations, obtains and interprets medical evaluation at designated meetings.
• Provides assessment and formulates IHCP for medically complex students.

What This Job Offers

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