School Nurse (RN)
Location: Springfield Massachusetts
Description: Springfield Public Schools is looking of School Nurse (RN) right now, this job will be placed in Massachusetts. For detail informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Principal/Nursing Supervisor
FUNDING: General Fund
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:
1. Assess and evaluates students health pertinent family history and home factors, counsel students, parents and school
personnel about health problems and issues.
2. Maintain a health records, conduct, require research and evaluate school health programs.
3. Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health related problems.
4. 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
5. Prepares regular written reports for supervisor, MDPH and other relevant agencies
6. Develops an individual health care plan as needed and coordinates with the other providers and school personnel
7. Documents pertinent information in student r! ecords according to the Standards of Practice
8. Provides ! emergency care for all students on school premises in the event of injury or sudden illness
9. Administer medication to students with parent/guardian and physician consent
10. 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
11. Provide information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs as requested by
administrators
12. Participates in school health related activities as deemed appropriate for school nurse by principal/supervisor
13. Acts as a resource in health education to students and families
14. Initiate, promote, maintain and implement programs for the recognition, prevent and control of disease, including giving
immunizations.
15. Participate in 766 Core evaluation team by coordinating medical evaluation, providing medical data and appropriate
interpre! tations, provide sociological assessment and early childhood screenings as requested.
16. Collaborate with staff in school and health centers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
2. Have three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.
3. Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
4. 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).
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. A! dditionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose suc! h discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
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The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investiga! tion.
Job Requirements
None degree preferred
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Application Questions
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This job starts available on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 21:47:02 GMT