School Nurse Washington DC Field Trip

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

About The Position

Promote and maintain optimal physical and emotional health of students. Provide emergency care and first aid in cases of injury and sudden illness. Maintain health records and document pertinent information. Document all medications/treatments or first aid care provided on the trip. Maintain confidentiality of student’s medical issues. Review medical records for students attending the field trip Notify parents of illnesses and accidents, which occur during school hours and fill out appropriate accident forms. Administer medications and treatments prescribed by Doctor as necessary. Assess and evaluate the students’ health as necessary. Assess pertinent family history and home situation factors. Inform teachers and staff regarding medical issues that may affect them. Counsel students, parents, and school personnel, and plan action for eliminating, minimizing, or accepting health problems. Responsible for pre and post work. Responsible for follow up on all outstanding medications and orders Attend meetings with field trip coordinators to ensure a comprehensive plan for student care and safety is in place. Overnight emergencies/illnesses/medications/ - Sick students are the responsibility of the field trip coordinator and/or his/her chaperone designee after assessment from the nurse. Return all medications, care plans, first aid kits and all confidential information to the school the next school day after the field trip. Responsible for general duties as indicated by the directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years full time or equivalent part time paid experience as a registered nurse in a recognized public school or public health agency.
Must possess a current, valid Registered Nurse License issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
Must apply for and obtain reciprocity in Maryland through the Maryland Board of Nursing and in Washington D.C. through DC Health - Government of the District of Columbia. The selected candidates will be reimbursed by the school district for the temporary licenses once obtained. Please follow the expense reimbursement process.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
Knowledge of present-day public health nursing practice including its underlying principles and techniques.
Must be able to function independently, prioritize, have good organization skills and be able to multitask.
Ability to move in and out of office, classrooms, buildings, and up and down stairs.
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Strength to lift and/or carry materials/items/persons weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance as the students may need positioning.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Preferred.
Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a School Nurse - Preferred

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain optimal physical and emotional health of students.
Provide emergency care and first aid in cases of injury and sudden illness.
Maintain health records and document pertinent information.
Document all medications/treatments or first aid care provided on the trip.
Maintain confidentiality of student’s medical issues.
Review medical records for students attending the field trip
Notify parents of illnesses and accidents, which occur during school hours and fill out appropriate accident forms.
Administer medications and treatments prescribed by Doctor as necessary.
Assess and evaluate the students’ health as necessary.
Assess pertinent family history and home situation factors.
Inform teachers and staff regarding medical issues that may affect them.
Counsel students, parents, and school personnel, and plan action for eliminating, minimizing, or accepting health problems.
Responsible for pre and post work.
Responsible for follow up on all outstanding medications and orders
Attend meetings with field trip coordinators to ensure a comprehensive plan for student care and safety is in place.
Overnight emergencies/illnesses/medications/ - Sick students are the responsibility of the field trip coordinator and/or his/her chaperone designee after assessment from the nurse.
Return all medications, care plans, first aid kits and all confidential information to the school the next school day after the field trip.
Responsible for general duties as indicated by the directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.