SY 27 Beyond the Bell Afterschool Program Site Nurse

Holyoke Public Schools • Holyoke, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide nursing coverage and health/safety support so students can participate safely in Beyond the Bell programming. This role involves reviewing student health information, administering medications, responding to health emergencies, maintaining documentation, and communicating with families and leadership. The nurse will also support emergency preparedness, provide guidance to staff on health precautions, and ensure continuity of care, potentially coordinating with substitute nurses. Adherence to district policies on medication, emergencies, infection control, and student dismissal is required.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts nursing license appropriate to the assignment.
• Current CPR certification and any other credentials required by district policy.
• Experience providing nursing care to children or adolescents.
• Ability to respond independently and appropriately to urgent health situations.
• Ability to complete all district background checks and required trainings.

Nice To Haves

• School nursing or pediatric nursing experience.
• Current HPS nurse or familiarity with district health procedures and student health plans.

Responsibilities

• Review available student health information and required health plans for assigned participants before providing services.
• Administer medications and provide nursing care in accordance with valid orders, district policy, nursing standards, and applicable law.
• Respond to illness, injury, allergic reaction, seizure, diabetes care, or other student health needs within the nurse’s scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and protect student health information.
• Communicate urgent health concerns to families, site leadership, emergency services, and district nursing leadership as appropriate.
• Support emergency preparedness and ensure required health supplies and emergency medications are accessible.
• Provide staff guidance regarding student health precautions and emergency response within appropriate nursing scope.
• Coordinate with substitute nurses and site staff to support continuity of care.
• Follow district medication, emergency, infection-control, and student-dismissal procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed