School Nurse: Champion Student Health & Wellness

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

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.