School Nurse - Parker Elementary School/Floater

New Bedford Public Schools; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public Schools seeks a dedicated School Nurse for Parker Elementary School. This role involves performing nursing duties in line with Massachusetts regulations, collaborating with other nurses, and ensuring the health of students. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, a nursing degree, and relevant experience. Bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as a Registered nurse in relevant clinical nursing setting.
• School Health Nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional nursing duties consistent with Massachusetts guidelines.
• Float throughout the district and assist with the school health program.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Nurse licensure

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Skills

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer. Position:

• School Nurse - Parker Elementary School/Floater
  
  

Objective:

• The school nurse will perform professional nursing duties consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing, school health, and local district policy. The Registered nurse will float throughout the district and work collaboratively with other school nurses to assist with the implementation of the school health program as defined by the school district. Outstanding organizational, written and communications skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Valid license to practice as a Registered nurse in Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Nurse licensure or in the process of obtaining it.
• A minimum of two years of employment as a Registered nurse in a child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting.
• Bilingual preferred.
• School Health Nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
  
  

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: School Principal
• Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here
  
  

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. n.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare