School Nurse Anticipated

Overview

School Nurse - All Levels (Anticipated Openings ) at Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership.

DEPARTMENT:
Nursing

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Nursing Supervisor
SALARY:
School Nurse (RN) Salary Schedule - Annual Salary - $52,904.00 - $76,433.00

WORK SCHEDULE:

To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor (In accordance with contract requirements).

• Assess and evaluate students’ health, pertinent family history and home factors; counsel students, parents and school personnel about health problems and issues.
• Maintain health records, conduct required research and evaluate school health programs.
• Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health-related problems.
• Coordinate health resources of the school, home, community and allied health agencies/hospitals by making necessary arrangements, maintaining records, notifying and counseling students, parents/guardians and health personnel.
• Prepare regular written reports for supervisor, MDPH and other relevant agencies.
• Develop an individual health care plan as needed and coordinate with other providers and school personnel.
• Document pertinent information in student records according to Standards of Practice.
• Provide emergency care for all students on school premises in the event of injury or sudden illness.
• Administer medications 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.
• Participate in school health-related activities as deemed appropriate for school nurse by principal/supervisor.
• Act as a resource in health education to students and families.
• Initiate, promote, maintain and implement programs for recognition, prevention and control of disease, including giving immunizations.
• Participate in 766 Core evaluation team by coordinating medical evaluation, providing medical data and appropriate interpretations, and providing sociological assessment and early childhood screenings as requested.
• Collaborate with staff in school and health centers.
• Sport physical clearance coverage as needed.

• Must have a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.
• Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• 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!"

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our students and staff. We serve approximately 24,000 students with over 44 languages spoken and more than 60 countries represented. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts and strive for equity and excellence.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, mentors, and career advancement programs. If you need assistance matching your skills to a position, contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac

The Springfield Public Schools are committed to 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, veteran status, or marital status, and to Title IX compliance. Inquiries about Title IX may be directed to titleix or the U.S. Department of Education’s OCR at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The Title IX Coordinator is Katie O’Sullivan, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103,  ext. 55428, titleix