ESY School Nurse; BSN​/RN

ESY School Nurse (BSN/RN)

Location: District Assigned School

Job Group: Educator

Pay Level: Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director of Learning and Educational Support Systems

Summary: During the Extended School Year (ESY) the School Nurse assesses the needs of students requiring the services of a registered nurse, prepares health care plans, supervises the implementation of required health care procedures, and administers medication according to established protocols. The role provides health services to students and maintains student records for all such services, while also offering health‑related programs to students and staff.

• Act as a School Nurse during the Extended School Year.
• Organize, administer, educate, and manage school health services in compliance with State and Federal laws as well as district policies and procedures, consistent with the Standard of Practice:
  School Health Services Manual and other established practices.
• Assess and attend to student health complaints as needed, ensuring parents/guardians are notified in the event of illness or injury according to district protocols.
• Provide health counseling to students, parents/guardians, and school personnel.
• Develop individualized health plans for students requiring health care intervention during school activities.
• Plan and coordinate communicable disease control procedures, including advice regarding school exclusion and re‑admittance of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Provide content expertise, training, and mandated screening programs for students and staff.
• Serve as a liaison for healthcare providers, parents/guardians, and staff on health needs of students.
• Maintain appropriate and necessary health records on: student immunizations and medication use; screenings; daily logs; and annual reports.
• Consult with parents/guardians, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on student health matters.
• Participate in parent meetings and may case‑manage 504 plans, as appropriate.
• Administer medication and treatment prescribed by physicians and administer non‑prescription medication, as requested by parents/guardians.
• Ensure follow‑up of physician orders for appropriate students.
• Assume authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student who has suffered an injury or emergency illness, administering first aid in accordance with established procedures.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). A year or more experience in a school setting is preferred. Completion of educational orientation program through the Vermont Agency of Education. Experience with special needs students.

A current, unencumbered Vermont RN license, current certificates in CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid. Four years of clinical nursing experience beyond nursing education. Valid Vermont Teaching License with appropriate school nurse endorsement.

• Supportive colleagues and leadership
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Professional growth and advancement
• Comprehensive benefits
• Meaningful work that impacts students daily

Position Type: Temporary

Salary: $4,000 to $4,000 Stipend

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.