School Nurse: Critical Student Health & Med Care

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Boston Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse to provide skilled nursing care and management of student health needs, including medication administration and health screenings. The nurse will develop health plans for IEPs, promote wellness, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure a safe, healthy school environment.

The position emphasizes emergency care, immunization monitoring, and coordination with medical providers, with responsibilities across health services, record-keeping, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse.
• MA State Dept. of Education School Nurse License (All Levels).
• CPR & First Aid Certification.
• Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in public school/agency/human services setting.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Responsabilités

• Provides emergency medical care to students.
• Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
• Counsels and/or educates students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
• Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical summaries on students.
• Teaches mini-courses to small groups of students in Medical/Health areas relating to survival skills.
• Monitors and assesses compliance with immunization standards as per BPS and DPH regulations.
• Performs vision, hearing, scoliosis, dental, and other health-related screening as required by DPH or BPS school health services.
• Develops and maintains contacts with medical persons or facilities who might provide direct service or consultation.
• Participates in Service Team Meetings of students when medical input, interpretation, or consultation is needed.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate record-keeping and reporting formats and procedures.
• Conducts formal workshops and/or informal training for staff as appropriate.
• Maintains adequate and updated health records.
• Serves as medical representative to evaluations and re-evaluations, obtains and interprets medical evaluation at these meetings.

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse

MA State Dept. of Education School Nurse License (All Levels)

CPR & First Aid Certification

Description du poste

Boston Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse to provide skilled nursing care and management of student health needs, including medication administration and health screenings. The nurse will develop health plans for IEPs, promote wellness, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure a safe, healthy school environment.

The position emphasizes emergency care, immunization monitoring, and coordination with medical providers, with responsibilities across health services, record-keeping, and