School Health Nurse: Student Wellness & Emergency Care

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools invites applications for a School Nurse committed to student health and safety. The nurse will assess students’ health, counsel families and staff, and coordinate services with health education and community programs.

Qualifications include Massachusetts RN licensure, a nursing degree (BSN or MSN), and DESE school nursing licensure eligibility, plus experience in child health. Strong communication skills and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a registered nurse in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing; master's degree preferred.
• Massachusetts RN license required.
• Eligible for DESE licensure in school nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in child health or related clinical settings.
• Strong communication with students, parents and staff.
• Completion of orientation program for school health services.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the students' health.
• Counsel students, parents and school personnel and plan action for health problems.
• Assist in identifying and education of students with health problems affecting learning.
• Provide programs for prevention and control of disease.
• Coordinate health services with health education and other educational programs.
• Coordinate health services with community health programs.
• Observe facilities and recommend health/safety improvements.
• Provide emergency care for injuries or illnesses.
• Provide home assessments and health in team evaluations as requested.
• Provide information on common health problems (neglect, abuse, drugs, nutrition, pregnancy).
• Provide required health services for school personnel.
• Attend staff and health program meetings.
• Support personal care needs of physically handicapped pupils as required.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Massachusetts RN License

DESE School Nursing Licensure Eligibility

Job description

Andover Public Schools invites applications for a School Nurse committed to student health and safety. The nurse will assess students’ health, counsel families and staff, and coordinate services with health education and community programs.

Qualifications include Massachusetts RN licensure, a nursing degree (BSN or MSN), and DESE school nursing licensure eligibility, plus experience in child health. Strong communication skills and CPR certification are required.