Impactful School Nurse (RN) for Student Wellness

Springfield-Public-Schools,-Ma; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The School Nurse at William N DeBerry Elementary School in Springfield, MA, provides direct and indirect nursing care to support student health, safety and academic success. Working with the Principal and Nursing Administration, you will manage health services, maintain records, and coordinate with families and community partners.

Candidates must hold a Massachusetts RN license with CPR certification; DOE certification eligibility (BSN preferred) and relevant school nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Must have MA RN license.
• 1–2 years in child health or related field; 3 years in school nursing preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• DOE certification eligibility currently requires a BSN.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate students’ health and home factors; counsel students, parents and staff about health problems.
• Maintain health records and evaluate school health programs.
• Coordinate health resources with school, home, community and hospitals; arrange and notify relevant parties.
• Develop individual health care plans and coordinate with providers and school personnel.
• Provide emergency care for students and staff on school premises.

Skills

Child health experience

School nursing experience

CPR certification

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

The School Nurse at William N DeBerry Elementary School in Springfield, MA, provides direct and indirect nursing care to support student health, safety and academic success. Working with the Principal and Nursing Administration, you will manage health services, maintain records, and coordinate with families and community partners.

Candidates must hold a Massachusetts RN license with CPR certification; DOE certification eligibility (BSN preferred) and relevant school nursing experience.