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School Nurse - Edmunds Elementary 2021-2022

Employer
Burlington Public Schools
Location
Burlington, VT, US
Salary
Per Year

Job Details

Burlington School District

School Nurse

2021-2022

School nurses strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of students and staff; identifying, assisting, overseeing, and collaborating with other school personnel in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to the learning of individual students; and collaborating with other school personnel to promote health education and a healthy learning environment for students and staff. Specifically, the school nurse organizes, provides, and/or oversees the provision of health assessments for individual students and referrals for health management or treatment.

Develops, provides, and/or oversees direct health services and/or health counseling to assist students, families, and staff in making informed decisions on choices related to health.

Develops, provides, and/or oversees the implementation of student healthcare plans, health management protocols, and policies for all students with health needs, and recommends modifications to the school program.

Interprets and/or oversees the interpretation of a student's health status to parents/guardians and school personnel.

Identifies or assists in identification, referrals, and follow through on child abuse and neglect reporting as required by law. Identifies and refers students for psychosocial and substance abuse issues and evaluates interventions.

Preventative Health: Maintains, evaluates, interprets, and/or oversees the review of individual student health records.

Develops, implements, and/or oversees the implementation of procedures and protocols for the prevention and management of injuries and acute and chronic illness.

Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases through the development and/or implementation of early detection and preventative immunization programs, surveillance and follow-up of contagious diseases, and reporting, as appropriate, to the Vermont Department of Health.

Provides health information to individuals, school-related groups, student classes, and community organizations

Additional Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree from a nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) A current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Vermont Current certificates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and first aid. Four years of clinical nursing experience beyond nursing education Completion of an educational orientation program provided through the Agency of Education and based on the requirements for delivery of health services as defined in the Vermont School Quality Standards and the Vermont manual titled Standards of Practice: School Health Services

Primary Location:
Burlington School District
Salary Range:
Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time

Company

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.” Located in Burlington, Vermont. The District has a vibrant, picturesque, culturally diverse community on Lake Champlain. With our excellent school system, parks, and local ski mountains within an hour’s drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the “best places in the country to raise children” lists.

 

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
802-865-5332
Location
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington
VT
05401
United States

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