School Nurse - RN Walsh Elementary School

Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools seeks a dedicated School Nurse for Walsh Elementary School. The role involves assessing student health, maintaining records, and providing emergency care. Candidates must hold a valid RN license in Massachusetts and have three years of experience preferred. Join a committed team that values equity and excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license in Massachusetts.
• Three years of school nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess student health and maintain health records.
• Coordinate health resources and provide emergency care.
• Implement disease prevention programs and screenings.

Skills

Health Assessment

Counseling

Health Education

Record Keeping

Education

BSN or eligible for DOE certification

Job description

School Nurse - RN Walsh Elementary School

School Nurse - RN Walsh Elementary School

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DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: Principal/Nursing Supervisor

SALARY: School Nurse (RN) Salary Schedule

WORK SCHEDULE: To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor of Nursing (In accordance with contract

requirements).

Duties

• Assess and evaluates students health pertinent family history and home factors, counsel students, parents and school personnel about health problems and issues.
• Maintain a health records, conduct, require research and evaluate school health programs.
• Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health related problems.
• Coordinate health resources of school, home, community and allied health agencies/hospitals by making necessary arrangements, maintaining records, notifying and counseling students, parents/guardians and health personnel
• Prepares regular written reports for supervisor, MDPH and other relevant agencies
• Develops an individual health care plan as needed and coordinates with the other providers and school personnel
• Documents pertinent information in student records according to the Standards of Practice
• Provides emergency care for all students on school premises in the event of injury or sudden illness
• Medication administration to students with parent/guardian and physician consent
• Perform site mandated screenings in vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing and other health related activities as deemed appropriate by state and city departments of public health
• Provide information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs as requested by administrators
• Participates in school health related activities as deemed appropriate for school nurse by principal/supervisor
• Acts as a resource in health education to students and families
• Initiate, promote, maintain and implement programs for the recognition, prevent and control of disease, including giving immunizations.
• Participate in 766 Core evaluation team by coordinating medical evaluation, providing medical data and appropriate interpretations, provide sociological assessment and early childhood screenings as requested.
• Collaborate with staff in school and health centers.
• Sport Physical clearance coverage as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.

Have three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.

Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

Must be DOE certified or certifiable by the Department of Education in educator category, Nurse, All Levels. (DOE certification eligibility currently requires a minimum of a BSN)

\"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!\"

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at [e-mail].

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools' Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O'Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, [e-mail].

Springfield Public School's sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under

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