Per Diem Nurse City of Everett

City of Everett; Everett (MA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Everett seeks a Registered Nurse to support school health services at Everett City Hall. Under supervision, you will review student health records, perform screenings, immunizations, and coordinate age-appropriate exams for 4th and 8th grades.

You will also administer medications and provide emergency first aid during school hours. Responsibilities include monitoring communicable diseases, maintaining records, and reporting data to the Board of Health.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with the MA Board of Registration.
• Knowledge of nursing and public health functions equal to completion of three years of college.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid from a recognized provider.
• Basic computer skills.
• MA Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review health records of all students in public schools within the City of Everett.
• Perform health screening including immunizations, weigh and measure annually; conduct hearing and vision tests as required; conduct annual postural screening on all students.
• Coordinate physical exams of students entering fourth and eighth grades; mail proper forms, schedule appointments for requests of exams at the Board of Health and participate in those exams.
• Administer medications for students during school hours.
• Administer emergency first aid as necessary; monitor all communicable diseases and record on student’s health records; provide data on communicable diseases to Board of Health.
• Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.

Skills

RN license

Public health knowledge

CPR and First Aid certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Three years of college completion (in nursing/related)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Posting ID: 2022-0051
Closing Date: Until filled
Department: Health Department
Location: Everett City Hall
Vacancies: 1
Salary: $32.00 – $35.00 hourly
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day

About the City of Everett:

A desirable place to live, work, and visit, the City of Everett prides itself on the progress it’s made while remaining dedicated to future possibilities. Home to over 50,000 residents, Everett is known for its rich culture, diverse population, and welcoming atmosphere. A once industrial City now recognized as a melting pot for residents and newcomers alike.

General Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Supervising Nurse, perform a variety of professional nursing and health education functions and duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and review health records of all students in public schools within the City of Everett; perform health screening including immunizations, weigh and measure annually; conduct hearing and vision tests as required; conduct annual postural screening on all students. Coordinate physical exams of students entering fourth and eighth grades; mail proper forms, schedule appointments for requests of exams at the Board of Health and Participate in those exams.
Responsible for administration of medications for students during school hours.

Administer emergency first aid as necessary. Monitor all communicable diseases and record on student’s health records; provide data on communicable diseases to Board of Health.

Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

• Current RN License with the MA Board of Registration.
• Knowledge of nursing and public health functions equal to completion of three years of college
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid from a recognized provider.
• Basic computer skills.
• MA Driver’s License.

Visual Skills:

Visual demands require reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.

The City of Everett is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.