School Nurse - All Levels

School Nurse (RN)Department: NursingReports To: Principal/Nursing SupervisorSalary: School Nurse (RN) Salary Schedule - Annual Salary - $52,904.00 - $76,433.00Work Schedule: To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor of Nursing (In accordance with contract requirements).DutiesAssess and evaluates students health pertinent family history and home factors, counsel students, parents and school personnel about health problems and issues.Maintain a health records, conduct, require research and evaluate school health programs.Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health related problems.Coordinate health resources of school, home, community and allied health agencies/hospitals by making necessary arrangements, maintaining records, notifying and counseling students, parents/guardians and health personnelPrepares regular written reports for supervisor, MDPH and other relevant agenciesDevelops an individual health care plan as needed and coordinates with the other providers and school personnelDocuments pertinent information in student records according to the Standards of PracticeProvides emergency care for all students on school premises in the event of injury or sudden illnessMedication administration to students with parent/guardian and physician consentPerform site mandated screenings in vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing and other health related activities as deemed appropriate by state and city departments of public healthProvide information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs as requested by administratorsParticipates in school health related activities as deemed appropriate for school nurse by principal/supervisorActs as a resource in health education to students and familiesInitiate, promote, maintain and implement programs for the recognition, prevent and control of disease, including giving immunizations.Participate in 766 Core evaluation team by coordinating medical evaluation, providing medical data and appropriate interpretations, provide sociological assessment and early childhood screenings as requested.Collaborate with staff in school and health centers.Sport Physical clearance coverage as needed.QualificationsMust have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts. Have three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing or a related field preferred. Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation Must be DOE certified or certifiable by the Department of Education in educator category, Nurse, All Levels. (DOE certification eligibility currently requires a minimum of a BSN)"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"