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School Nurse - RN (Chestnut Middle School-TAG)

Employer
Springfield Public Schools
Location
Springfield, MA, US
Salary
Based on collective bargaining unit salary schedule

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Job Category
Support Staff, School Nurse
Grade Level
Middle School
Are you looking to be part of a school community where teachers learn and are energized by their work? Are you looking for a Principal who is hugely invested in the development and fulfillment of her teachers? Do you want to be part of a school with a growth mindset about its students' unlimited potential? Chestnut Middle School, Talented & Gifted is a unique school, unlike any school in the region. Our school is a blended community of high achieving regular education students working side by side with their gifted Special Education peers; all who thrive within a supportive culture of academic excellence.

At T.A.G. we ask a lot of our students and staff, and yet we believe that school should be a fun place where students and staff look forward to coming to school every day. As educators we believe that relationships with our students are the foundation on which all social and academic success is built. Additionally, we strengthen our practice through five hours of professional learning per week, built within our 7:20-3:20 school day. Collaboration and peer-to-peer learning are central to our growth as educators.

As a small school (less than 300 students) we are able to meet the individual needs of every student. Without a doubt, we know our students well and we are invested in their individual and collective success. Our students outperform most of their peers statewide and yet their unique personalities, hard work and perseverance are what make them truly Talented and Gifted. If you are up for the challenge, join our team!

To learn more about our school and view a video with student and staff voice, visit us at https://www.chestnuttag.com https://www.chestnuttag.com/

DEPARTMENT: NursingREPORTS TO: Principal/Nursing SupervisorSALARY: School Nurse (RN) Salary ScheduleWORK 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 records 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. Medication administration 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 with evaluation team meetings by coordinating medical evaluation, providing medical data and appropriate interpretations, and screenings as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.

Have three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.

Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

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)

Primary Location: School Health Services
Salary Range: Based on collective bargaining unit salary schedule
Shift Type: FT - School Year

Job Contact Information:

Name: Jeanne Clancy
Title: Senior Administrator of Nursing
Phone: 413-787-7100 Ext. 55615
Email: clancyj@springfieldpublicschools.com

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