District Resource Nurse: School Health & Field Trips (RN/LPN)

Berkshirejobs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshirejobs is seeking a District Resource Nurse to support school health services across multiple sites in Massachusetts. The role involves adapting to varying needs, including 1:1 nursing care for medically complex students and assisting with yearly screenings.

The District Resource Nurse works under the District Nurse Leader and School Nurse, performing clinical tasks, coordinating plans, and maintaining health records while ensuring compliance with state protocols.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN licensure in Massachusetts.
• Experience in school health settings preferred.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Department of Public Health protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for student visitors for emergent, urgent, and non-urgent situations, including medications per orders.
• Collaborate with nurse leaders and staff to develop health plans (Individual Health, Medication, Emergency Care).
• Maintain accurate medical records and comprehensive school health records.
• Coordinate mandated programs (immunizations, surveillance, screenings).
• Review field trip medical needs and coordinate care as needed.
• Assess, provide basic treatment, and refer staff and visitors as requested.
• Complete local, regional, and statewide health reports and records.
• Monitor infectious illness outbreaks and coordinate with local board of health.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Emergency response

School health services

Education

RN or LPN

Job description

Berkshirejobs is seeking a District Resource Nurse to support school health services across multiple sites in Massachusetts. The role involves adapting to varying needs, including 1:1 nursing care for medically complex students and assisting with yearly screenings.

The District Resource Nurse works under the District Nurse Leader and School Nurse, performing clinical tasks, coordinating plans, and maintaining health records while ensuring compliance with state protocols.