School Nurse - 2 days per week, 7.5 hours per day (0.4 FTE)

TrulyHired; Eastham (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired is recruiting a School Nurse for Nauset Regional High School on a 0.4 FTE basis (2 days/week, 7.5 hours per day). The nurse will manage the health office, maintain records, dispense medications, and support students, families, and staff in health initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating with local health agencies, supervising immunization and screenings, and ensuring confidentiality and safety in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• DSEQ Licensed MA School Nurse or ability to obtain within one school year.
• BSN preferred for nursing practice in school settings.
• Experience in pediatric health and school health services is desirable.
• Ability to coordinate between school, local health agencies and resources.
• Strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy health office and maintain health records.
• Dispense medication and assist with health mandates.
• Provide health education and support to families, students, and staff.
• Collaborate with Principal and health staff; ensure student safety.

Skills

School Nursing

Communication skills

Collaboration

Computer skills

Education

DESE Licensed MA School Nurse

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION:

School Nurse - 2 days per week, 7.5 hours per day (0.4 FTE)

LOCATION:

Nauset Regional High School

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Duties include managing a busy health office, maintaining health records, dispensing medication, implementing health mandates, providing support to families, students, and staff and other duties as assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• DESE Licensed MA School Nurse current, or ability to attain within one school year of hire, licensure as a School Nurse (all levels), by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred
• Bachelor of Science of Science in Nursing preferred
• Demonstrated success in establishing an environment that integrates caring, kindness, and respect for all into nursing practice.
• Experience in child health nursing (preferably school setting)
• Experience/training with pediatric emergencies, postural screening, school nursing, vision & hearing testing, diabetes care, health assessments, counseling parents in positive child-rearing practices, and BMI assessments
• Knowledge of medical disorders and treatment
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources
• Proficiency with computer skills
• Ability to be flexible and efficient in a busy setting and to collaborate on a regular basis
• Demonstrates sound judgment reflecting integrity and trustworthiness, and protects student confidentiality
• Engages in effective open dialogue - Consistently uses effective written, verbal, nonverbal, and visual communication skills
• Detail oriented

SALARY:

$23,746.80 - $48,902.00

AVAILABILITY:

Immediately

Additional Responsibilities for School Nurse

• Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
• Assist students to achieve optimal levels of wellness through differentiated and appropriately designed and delivered health education and health care practices
• Maintain and organize an orderly atmosphere within the health office to create a safe physical, emotional, and intellectual environment
• Ensure the school environment is safe for children and school staff
• Utilize evidence-based practice supported by current research
• Monitor compliance of school health programs with federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies
• Administer medication
• Monitor student immunization records
• Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
• Keep track of students' vaccination records
• Update students' medical history
• Perform hearing, vision, and other health screenings
• Reflect on student health outcomes to assess the effectiveness of the health office
• Keep families informed of health office visits involving significant injuries or illness, as appropriate
• Apprise families of progress and issues in chronic disease management.
• Inform families of major public health initiatives (e.g., screenings, flu clinics).
• Consistently protect the students' autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs when delivering care while recognizing cultural diversity
• Collaborate with administrative and educational staff through staff meetings and membership in student support teams, crisis teams, and wellness committees
• Develop IHCP, 504 plans, or assist with the development of Individual Educational Plans
• Assist students, families, school staff, and community to achieve optimum levels of wellness through a systematic method of appropriately designed and delivered presentations/ training of health/wellness issues.
• Collaborate with administration and other colleagues sharing their expertise to make appropriate health and safety decisions for students and staff.
• Consult with Health Care Providers, Specialists, MASSTART, Nurse Educators, Community Agencies, Mental Health Providers, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, local Boards of Health, and Student Support Teams to improve practice in specific areas.

Welcome to ATX Learning

The Nauset Public School district is located on lower Cape Cod and serves the communities of Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. Each town features pristine beaches, beautiful oceans, and amazing sunsets. Come to Cape Cod and enjoy a new way of life.