School Nurse (Float) - Part-Time (3 days per week)

Wakefield Public Schools•Wakefield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time School Nurse position, working 3 days per week. The role involves providing comprehensive health care to students, including first aid, emergency care, medication administration, health screenings, and managing individual health care plans for students with special medical needs. The nurse will also monitor communicable diseases, maintain health records, educate the school community on health topics, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure student well-being.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license in MA
DESE license as a School Nurse highly preferred
CPR and First Aid certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric or school nursing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive health care to students, including first aid and emergency care.
Administer prescribed medications and maintain accurate records.
Conduct health screenings and assessments for vision, hearing, and developmental issues.
Develop and implement individual health care plans for students with special medical needs.
Monitor and manage communicable diseases, following public health guidelines.
Maintain student health records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Educate students, staff, and parents on health-related topics and promote wellness programs.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to address student health concerns.
Participate in the development of school health policies and procedures.
Ensure the school’s health office is well-equipped and maintained.
Coordinate with local healthcare providers and community resources for student referrals.