School Nurse (RN) - District Wide

TrulyHired; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual travel stipend $600

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Hudson Public Schools in Hudson, MA seeks a District-wide School Nurse (RN) to support all five schools on a rotating schedule. The role requires travel between buildings to cover staff absences, health screenings, and urgent health needs throughout the district.

The nurse works a 10-month schedule aligned with school days, with flexibility for start/end times. Credentials include MA RN license, DESE School Nurse license, and CORI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts RN license in good standing with Board of Registration.
• DESE Licensed School Nurse credential.
• Experience with children/adolescents in school or similar setting.
• CRORI/fingerprints clearance completed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a district-wide school health program per MA guidelines.
• Organize immunization surveillance and health screenings with follow-up.
• Provide direct nursing care including first aid and acute/chronic illness management.
• Coordinate with families and health providers to create individual health plans.
• Document health interactions in the Electronic Health Record system.

Skills

Travel between buildings

First Aid Certified

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Description

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: School Nurse (RN) - District Wide

Reports to:

Coordinator of Health Services

Approved by:

Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D

SUMMARY:

The district-wide school nurse will be assigned to support all five schools in the district on a rotating, general base schedule of one school per day. However, due to the dynamic needs of the district, the District-wide School Nurse will also be responsible for traveling between buildings as necessary to provide support for staff absences, field trips, health screenings, other emergent needs.

The daily work hours will align with the regular school day schedule of the assigned building. Because each school may have slightly different start and end times, the nurse's shift will vary accordingly based on the school to which they are assigned on a given day. This schedule is flexible and subject to change based on the needs of the district. Flexibility and responsiveness are essential components of this role to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff across the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• The school nurse is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing practice and school health, and local district policies
• Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and health related screening programs, including referral and follow-up.
• Provides direct nursing care to meet the needs of the students, including administering first aid care for injuries, emergency medical care and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Refers students to outside health care providers and/or other appropriate school staff for evaluation and follow up, if indicated.
• Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students; provides medically prescribed intervention.
• Develops student specific health care plans aimed at improving health and academic achievement, in collaboration with parents/guardians and health care providers, which include nursing diagnosis, interventions and specific student goals.
• Maintains comprehensive and updated school health records; utilizes Electronic Health Record to document student interactions and other health related information.
• Serves as member of the care coordination team for students with special health needs; participates in school-based team meetings of students when medical input, interpretation or consultation is needed.
• Visits student's homes and attends health care provider appointments, with parental consent, if needed upon request and approval.
• Identifies need for health education; acts as resource in health promotion/health education and teaches basic principles of health promotion to students, families and staff.
• Participates in professional learning programs and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Ability to travel from building to building as needed

Qualifications- Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration
• DESE Licensed as a School Nurse
• Experience working with children and adolescents in public school/agency/human services setting, including students with special health and educational needs.
• First Aid Certified
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent of Schools in conjunction with the HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• 10 months. 183 work days, 3 personal days, 13 sick days,
• $600 annual travel stipend
• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information: https://www.townofhudson.org/employee-information

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, [e-mail], 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone [phone]

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- [e-mail]

Welcome to ATX Learning

Goals

1.Continuous improvement of student achievement

2.Continuous improvement of a safe and supportive environment

3.Increase parent and community engagement with our schools

4.Continuous improvement of health and wellness

5.Increase the clarity of strategic direction and continuously improve infrastructure

Vision

In partnership with families and community, we will maintain standards of academic excellence, preparing all students to be intellectually curious, academically confident, and successful active citizens in a competitive and global environment.

Core Values

We believe in addressing the needs of the whole child, fostering students' intellectual growth, cultural competency, creativity, and wellbeing.

We believe in rigorous academic standards, a challenging curriculum with service learning opportunities for all students, and high expectations for students' ethical, civic, and social development.

We believe successful instruction is student-focused and that it addresses the individual's unique needs and talents.

We believe in the potential of all students to grow continuously and to develop the critical thinking skills, independence, and personal responsibility required for success in school, career, and life.

We believe that every educator is an active contributor to a community of learners focused on continuous improvement.

We believe schools, families, and the community working together can provide the best opportunity for our students to be academically successful and contributing citizens.