Licensed Practical Nurse

CAPS Collaborative; Hubbardston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPS Collaborative is seeking a School Health Nurse Assistant to support the RN in managing the school health program in Massachusetts. The role includes inputting immunizations, maintaining health records, and assisting with medical procedures as needed to ensure student health and safety.

Ideal candidates will hold a Massachusetts Practical Nursing License, have school health experience, possess CPR certification, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills to work within a

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Practical Nursing license required.
• Experience in school health nursing preferred.
• CPR certification from a recognized provider.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in managing the school health program.
• Input and maintain student health information and immunizations.
• Maintain health records in paper files and computer.
• Carry out medical procedures as directed (G-tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, suction, seizure protocols, medications).
• Respond to common health problems and ensure confidentiality.
• Support students with health care plans.
• Participate in in-service training and staff meetings.

Skills

School health nursing

CPR certification

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Stress coping

Health observation

Education

Massachusetts Practical Nursing License

Job description

About us:

CAPS Collaborative will work in partnership with districts to provide programs and services of the highest quality. To provide these services, we adhere to the following values:

• To commit every aspect of the organization to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students.
• To demonstrate quality and responsiveness by becoming the first choice of districts for programs and services.
• To be a customer-focused organization that constantly evaluates district needs.
• To integrate quality, integrity, respect, and teamwork into every aspect of the organization.
• To demonstrate accountability through constantly evaluating results and progress toward goals.
• To implement programs and services in the most cost-effective manner and to exercise due diligence in financial decision making.
• We will work in partnership with districts to ensure that students transition to the least restrictive environment in their home school district.

About the role:

To assist the RN manage the school health program consistent with the guidelines, regulations and statutes governing school health.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate student health. Screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis), height, weight and vital signs when appropriate.
• Input Emergency information and immunizations into computer.
• Maintain health records according to state law and school policy via paper files and computer.
• Observe school facilities and assist RN with the modifications necessary to maintain optimum health and safety for students and school personnel in accordance with the DPH School Health Guidelines.
• Carry out medical procedures to be performed on students: G-tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, suction, seizure protocols and administer medications.
• Respond to frequently encountered health problems.
• Always maintain confidentiality of students.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Provide input for student's nursing assessment report.
• Floats to other CAPS Programs as needed for nursing coverage.
• Respond to child abuse and/or neglect.
• Support student progress with activities of daily living.
• Support student's Individual Health Care Plan.
• Support students with educational programming as directed by RN and classroom teacher.
• Provide input regarding purchase order requests for medical supplies as needed of the entire program or classroom specific.
• Completes and submits incident reports and related documentation when needed to report injury to student or staff.
• Participate in staff meetings as required.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ensure student/staff confidentiality as appropriate within the educational Team
• Contribute to professional growth and collaboration by staying informed on current literature/resources in the field and actively participating in staff meetings and professional development opportunities

Candidate requirements:

• Current Massachusetts Practical Nursing License.
• Experience in School Health nursing preferred.
• Clinical knowledge of health, developmental disabilities, behavior and social needs of children ages 3-22 years.
• Maintain CPR certification from a recognized provider.
• Current training in routine health screenings (vision, hearing and postural).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills preferred
• Cope with the mental, emotional and physical stresses of the position.
• Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Provide simple first aid to students and staff with minor injuries.