After School Program Nurse 300 600 PM

Position : After School Program Nurse Reports To : Principal or PPS Director Work Year Days : 5 days per week Work Hours : 3 hours Educational / Training / Experience / License Required : DESE School Nurse Accountability Objective : We are seeking an RN to provide student services in our after-school program from 3 : 00 - 6 : 00 PM in Berlin 5 days per week when school is in is a great opportunity to work with and support a small group of apply to express interest and learn more about this opportunity Responsibilities : REPORTS TO : Building Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel Services. The Public Schools of Berlin and Boylston Job Description POSITION : School Nurse REPORTS TO : Building Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel Services. QUALIFICATIONS : 1. Valid certificate as a School Nurse from the Commonwealth of MassachusettsDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education.2. Valid License to practice as a registered nurse from the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts.3. Experience in Child / Pediatric health community health or relevant clinical nursingexperience. Experience as a school nurse preferred.4. Current healthcare provider certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation first aidand AED from a recognized provider.5. Strong written and oral communication skills6. Ability to stand on ones feet for long periods of time and move quickly to respond to acrisis. JOB GOALS : The school nurse is responsible for developing implementing and managing a schoolhealth program consistent with Massachusetts guidelines regulations and statutesgoverning nursing practice and school health as well as local district policies andprocedures. The goal of the school nurse is to promote the academic progress / success ofstudents by assisting them to maintain improve or adapt to their health status RESPONSIBILITIES : Program ManagementEstablishes and manages a comprehensive school health program.1. Promotes positive safety practices both within and outside of school and ensures thatthe school has an emergency plan which is communicated to staff and students.2. Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as Immunizationsurveillance and health related screening programs including referral parent notice andfollow-up.3. Maintains comprehensive and updated school health records on each student; utilizescomputer heath program to document daily student interactions and other health relatedinformation. Provides timely reports to administration as requested.4. Develop implement and periodically review and revise written procedures for firstaid emergency management medication administration management of health records mandated screenings and other health / medical services.5. Provide training for health screening volunteers assistants and substitute nurses.6. Maintain written procedures for substitute nurses.7. Budgets orders and maintains inventory of school nursing supplies and equipment. Nursing Services Demonstrates appropriate nursing assessment skills and collaboration in meeting theheath needs of students and staff.1. Provides direct nursing care to meet the needs of the students and staff includingadministering first aid care for injuries emergency medical care toileting and personalcare when needed and management of acute and chronic Illnesses.2. Collaborates with parents student and their physician where appropriate to developimplement and annually update an individualized health care plan for the student.3. Collects and records medically relevant information about the health and developmentof the student and his or her family.4. Provides medically prescribed interventions and over the counter medications perschool physicians standing orders.5. Makes home visits completes home assessments and presents assessment results atteam meetings for Special education students as requested with parent and administrativepermission.6. Recommend that students consult outside health care providers and / or appropriateschool staff for evaluation and follow up if indicated. Assist students and families infinding medical care when requested.7. Responds to student issues including issues such as abuse / neglect Substanceuse / abuse family crisis and other health related concerns. Collaboration Collaborates with other professionals team members and community providers inassessing planning and evaluating programs and other school health activities to ensurecoordinated services and prevent duplication.1. Serves as a member of the schools Crisis Intervention Team.2. Works collaboratively with building staff administration and the other nurses in theschool system.3. Participates in the planning and implementation of new health services. Health Education Assists students families and groups to achieve optimal levels of wellness throughhealth education and promotion.1. Identifies the need for health education due to identified issues students are facing.2. Provide or assist with health education topics such as nutrition health and safety andsex education.3. Assumes responsibilities for in-service programs for school personnel for universalprecautions first aid emergency care procedures and current health issues.4. Act as an educational resource to staff on health / medical issues. Professional Practice Applies appropriate nursing theory as the basis for decision making in the school settingwhile expanding knowledge and skills in response to student health needs.1. Demonstrates current knowledge of best practices in nursing.2. Assumes responsibility for continuing own education and maintaining certifications.3. Obtains consultation from the school physician or other experts as needed.4. Maintains confidentiality of students families and staff. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : The school nurse works the same school day and school year as applicable to the and benefits to be established annually with the Superintendent of Schools. EVALUATION : Performance will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal. Required Qualifications : RN DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 1 year of experience SALARY : hourly

Key Skills

Public Health,Anatomy Knowledge,Algebra,Special Education,Experience Administering Injections,Pediatrics Experience,Nursing,Teaching,Catheterization,Experience with Children,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1