School Nurse

Excel Academy Charter Schools•Campus TBD, MA

7d•$67 - $96

About The Position

Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status - deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path. Excel Academy Charter High School is seeking a full-time School Nurse who is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of the school’s health program. General responsibilities include program management, nursing services, collaboration, health education, and professional practice. You would work on a team with our founding School Nurse, who has worked with Excel Academy since its founding in 2003.

Requirements

Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
A bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.
Minimum of 1 year experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing, or pediatric nursing
A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model
A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education
The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work
An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement
You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model
You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education
You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work
You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income
Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage a comprehensive school health program consistent with the Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health, and Excel Academy’s policies
Collaborate with other professionals, team members and community providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and other school health activities
Using the nursing process, collaborate with the parent/guardian and student, where appropriate, to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for the student
Assist students and families to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education and promotion
Apply appropriate nursing theory as the basis for decision-making in the school setting while expanding knowledge and skills in response to the student health needs and participating in research
Serve as a productive member of the Excel community
Assist with mechanical lifts/transfers for toileting support of students as needed
Provide care for children at Excel Academy daycare in case of an emergency
Understand how your identity markers (including race, class, and gender) impact your role
Demonstrate understanding and respect for the cultures and languages of our communities
Solicit and welcome collaboration and feedback from colleagues, students, families and the surrounding community
Understand the impact of historical and structural racism and use this lens in your decision-making
Take action to demonstrate personal reflections and growth/be responsive to feedback and lessons learned