Nurse, Public Health Nurse

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The School Year Nurse manages and implements health services and related policies throughout the school year at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB). The nurse supports the ongoing health needs of members, including preventive health, chronic condition management, medication administration, emergency care, health education, and maintenance of required health documentation. The nurse possesses strong health assessment skills, provides training and education to staff, and works effectively with youth, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

The School Year Nurse works under the Community Health Nurse and works closely with the Executive Director of the assigned Club, the VP of Health, and other BGCB departments to promote the health and safety of members.

Organization, Assessment, and Documentation

• Organize, assess, maintain, and regularly review member and staff health records for health concerns, chronic medical conditions, medications, immunizations, physicals, and other required health documentation.
• Maintain accurate and detailed health records, including:
  • Staff and member health forms, with special attention to immunization and physical screening compliance
  • Medical logs of daily health/clinic visits, including injuries, illnesses, assessments, and care provided
  • Medication Administration Records
  • Incident Report forms
  • Individualized health care plans and emergency action plans, as applicable
• Regularly review medications, medication orders, parent/guardian authorization forms, action plans, expiration dates, physicals/immunizations, and other required health documentation. Follow up with families when updated information, documentation, or medication is needed.
• Use BGCB's designated electronic health record or health management system to document nursing visits, medication administration, relevant health information, and necessary follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of communication with parents/guardians, health care providers, and BGCB staff.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of medical supplies and equipment, including First Aid kits and emergency supplies.
• Assist with medication and health documentation reconciliation between school-year and summer programming to support continuity of care.

Medication Administration, Chronic Condition Management, and Emergency Care

• Implement and comply with BGCB health and medication policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local health requirements.
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases and support compliance with applicable vaccination and health requirements.
• Provide health assessments, first aid, and emergency nursing care for illnesses and injuries occurring during Club programming.
• Manage the ongoing health needs of members with chronic medical conditions, including asthma, allergies/anaphylaxis, seizure disorders, diabetes, and other medical needs.
• Develop and implement individualized health care plans and emergency action plans for members requiring medications, medical…