School Nurse - Melican Middle School

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, per the Board of Registration

in Nursing (BORN)

• Valid MA DESE Professional Support Personnel license
• Current BLS for Health Care Provider certification
• Minimum Baccalaureate degree in nursing (accredited college or university)
• Minimum two (2) years supervised nursing experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous pediatric nursing experience
• Knowledge about Massachusetts school health standards, rules and regulations
• Familiarity with Health Office Anywhere (Electronic Health Record) documentation

Using sound clinical knowledge and judgment,adhering to the Nurse Practice Act, pertinent regulations governing nursing practice in Massachusetts, the guidelines and standards of care established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(MDESE) and in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough, the school nurse routinely performs the following duties:

• Coordinates referrals to private healthcare providers
• Serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment.
• Provides skilled nursing care for students and staff
• Performs health screenings

The job responsibilities of a school nurse include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a consultant with other school professionals
• Participates on school and district based teams (ie Child Study Team, Student Support Team, Crisis Team, Wellness Committee)
• Assists families with locating outside care and obtaining health insurance
• Consults with Wellness Coordinator/Nurse Leader, health department and/or school physician when appropriate
• Makes decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance
• Provides health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings
• Participates in re-entry meetings
• Provides staff training, including but not limited to, epinephrine auto-injector administration twice yearly and Standard Precaution and classroom health emergency instruction annually
• Assists in arrangements for home and hospital tutor
• Maintains confidential, up-to-date cumulative health records on all students
• Actively participates in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school
• Oversees the maintenance and required documentation for Automated External Defibrillators
• Develops and distributes the Medical Emergency Response Plan
• Monitors immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety
• Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates plans for student care
• Oversees infection control measures
• Oversees mandated screenings, referrals and follow-up
• Collaborates with staff and administration to ensure a healthy and safe school environment
• Conducts home visits when necessary
• Provides health advice to school educational teams both general education and special education
• Provides a nurturing, welcoming, trusting and safe atmosphere
• Oversees medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, however there may be occasions for afterschool meetings.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the nurse is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The nurse is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The nurse is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.