School Nurse

Roxbury Prep Charter School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Boston is seeking a Nurse to ensure student health and state compliance. The role includes treating students, maintaining health records, and serving as the primary contact for health-related issues. The Nurse must communicate effectively with students, teachers, and families.

You will manage daily medications, help maintain a healthy school environment, and collaborate with school leaders on initiatives, processes, and system improvements for student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Meets all health-related concerns for students
• Provides daily, individual care to students with extensive physical needs
• Manages daily medications required by students
• Advises the Director of Operations and other school staff as needed regarding initiatives, processes, and systems necessary to ensure a healthy school community
• Creates a comforting and nurturing environment for ill students
• Drafts communications as needed for pertinent health concerns applicable to the school community
• Immediately communicates suspicion of neglect or abuse to school leaders, including proposed plan of action
• Provides regular updates to school leaders regarding any contact with child welfare agencies (DCF)
• Provides regular updates to school leaders regarding conversations with outside doctors and insurance agents as it relates to ongoing and previous claims
• Effectively maintains supply inventory with advance warning provided for items that need to be ordered
• Maintains student health equipment
• Keeps an organized work area
• Participates

Job description

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Job Description

The Nurse plays a central role in ensuring that our students are healthy and the school in is full compliance with the state. In addition to treating students and maintaining health records, the Nurse functions as the primary contact person for all health-related issues. In this role, the Nurse must be able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and families.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Meets all health-related concerns for students
• Provides daily, individual care to students with extensive physical needs
• Manages daily medications required by students
• Advises the Director of Operations and other school staff as needed regarding initiatives, processes, and systems necessary to ensure a healthy school community
• Creates a comforting and nurturing environment for ill students
• Drafts communications as needed for pertinent health concerns applicable to the school community
• Immediately communicates suspicion of neglect or abuse to school leaders, including proposed plan of action
• Provides regular updates to school leaders regarding any contact with child welfare agencies (DCF)
• Provides regular updates to school leaders regarding conversations with outside doctors and insurance agents as it relates to ongoing and previous claims
• Effectively maintains supply inventory with advance warning provided for items that need to be ordered
• Maintains student health equipment
• Keeps an organized work area
• Participates