School Nurse

TITLE OF POSITION:

School Nurse

LOCATION:

Orleans Elementary School

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT

OF POSITION:

Duties include managing a busy health office, maintaining health records, dispensing medication, implementing health mandates, providing support to families, students, and staff and other duties as assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

DESE Licensed MA School Nurse preferred

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Nursing

Demonstrated success in establishing an environment that integrates caring, kindness, and respect for all into nursing practice.

Experience in child health nursing (preferably school setting)

Experience/training with pediatric emergencies, postural screening, school nursing, vision & hearing testing, diabetes care, health assessments, counseling parents in positive child-rearing practices, and BMI assessments

Knowledge of medical disorders and treatment

Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources

Proficiency with computer skills

Ability to be flexible and efficient in a busy setting and to collaborate on a regular basis

Demonstrates sound judgment reflecting integrity and trustworthiness, and protects student confidentiality

Engages in effective open dialogue – Consistently uses effective written, verbal, nonverbal, and visual communication skills

Detail oriented

SALARY:

$59,367.00 - $122,255.00

AVAILABILITY:

Immediately

Additional Responsibilities for School Nurse

Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness

Assist students to achieve optimal levels of wellness through differentiated and appropriately designed and delivered health education and health care practices

Maintain and organize an orderly atmosphere within the health office to create a safe physical, emotional and intellectual environment

Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff

Utilize evidence based practice supported by current research

Monitor compliance of school health programs with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies

Administer medication

Monitor student immunization records

Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings

Keep track of students’ vaccination records

Update students’ medical history

Perform hearing, vision and other health screenings

Reflect on student health outcomes to assess effectiveness of health office

Keep families informed of health office visits involving significant injuries or illness, as appropriate

Apprise families of progress and issues in chronic disease management.

Inform families of major public health initiatives (e.g. screenings, flu clinics).

Consistently protect the students’ autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs when delivering care while recognizing cultural diversity

Collaborate with administrative and educational staff through staff meetings and membership in student support teams, crisis teams, and wellness committees

Develop IHCP, 504 plans or assist with development of Individual Educational Plans

Assist students, families, school staff and community to achieve optimum levels of wellness through a systematic method of appropriately designed and delivered presentations/ training of health/wellness issues.

Collaborate with administration and other colleagues sharing their expertise to make appropriate health and safety decisions for students and staff.

Consult with Health Care Providers, Specialists, MASSTART, Nurse Educators, Community Agencies, Mental Health Providers, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, local Boards of Health, and Student Support Teams to improve practice in specific areas.