Impactful School Health Nurse — Long-Term Substitute

O'Bryant School of Math & Science; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools at the O'Bryant School of Math & Science in Boston, MA seeks a long-term substitute School Nurse to provide comprehensive health services for students through the school year. The incumbent will manage emergencies, administer medications, conduct health screenings, and develop medical summaries with collaborative support from the health team.

Required are a BSN, MA RN license, School Nurse license, CPR/First Aid, and authorization to work in the United States by day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse.
• MA State Dept. of Education School Nurse License (All Levels).
• CPR & First Aid Certification.
• Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in public school/agency/human services setting.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency medical care to students.
• Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
• Counsels and educates students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
• Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical summaries on students.
• Teaches mini-courses to small groups of students in Medical/Health areas relating to survival skills.
• Monitors and assesses compliance with immunization standards as per BPS and DPH regulations.
• Performs vision, hearing, scoliosis, dental, and other health-related screening as required by DPH or BPS school health services.
• Develops and maintains contacts with medical persons or facilities who might provide direct service or consultation.
• Participates in Service Team Meetings of students when medical input, interpretation, or consultation is needed.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate record-keeping and reporting formats and procedures.
• Conducts formal workshops and/or informal training for staff as appropriate.
• Maintains adequate and updated health records.
• Serves as medical representative to evaluations and re-evaluations, obtains and interprets medical evaluation at these meetings.

Skills

Emergency care

Medication administration

Nursing assessment

Student counseling

Record-keeping

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Boston Public Schools at the O'Bryant School of Math & Science in Boston, MA seeks a long-term substitute School Nurse to provide comprehensive health services for students through the school year. The incumbent will manage emergencies, administer medications, conduct health screenings, and develop medical summaries with collaborative support from the health team.

Required are a BSN, MA RN license, School Nurse license, CPR/First Aid, and authorization to work in the United States by day one.