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SCHOOL NURSE

Employer
Essex Westford School District
Location
Essex Junction, VT, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Support Staff, School Nurse
Full-time position available to provide nursing services at our Summit Street School (PK-3) and Thomas Fleming Elementary School (4-5). We are offering a temporary one-year contract to the selected candidate.

Position shall involve, but is not limited to the following:
- Verifies immunizations and physical examinations and conducts vision, hearing, blood pressure and scoliosis screening as required.
- Assumes responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
- Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
- Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
- Assumes authority and administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedure in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
- Supervises and/or directs the administration of students' specialized health needs, such as toileting, catheterization, and tube feeding of severely disabled students when needed.
- Supervising and assigning duties to a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Case manages health related 504 plans.
- Develops and implements communication strategies to keep parents informed of office visits and medication distributed.
- Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health program.
- Contacts homes of children when necessary.
- Advises on modification of the educational program to meet health needs of individual students.
- Prepares and submits reports for the superintendent and the State Board of Health.
- Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in compliance with Board policy on infectious and contagious diseases.
- Advises teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects.
- Assists school personnel in establishing and maintaining sanitary and safety conditions standards in schools.
- Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
- Participates in and provides in-service training program, (i.e. bloodborne pathogens, Act 51, first aid, CPR, defibrillation, communicable diseases and warnings and symptoms).

The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited program in nursing.
- 2-3 years of relevant nursing experience.
- Experience with supporting students across broad aspects of the school's system of supports.
- Experience working with middle school students preferred.
- Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid Vermont Educator's License with a 3-65 school nurse endorsement.
- Hold a valid license as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Vermont.

Applications only accepted electronically through schoolspring.com

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Essex Westford School District!
In 2017 three vibrant communities unified to provide enhanced and expanded educational options for all students, with the idea that we are better together. In the Essex Westford School District, we are designing opportunities that meet the unique needs of all our learners.

As one of the largest school districts in the state of Vermont, approximately 4,500 students from preschool through 12th grade walk through our doors each day, eager to take advantage of the resources provided by our supportive communities.

Every student is supported by highly qualified and caring educational leaders, educators, and staff who strive to make our schools a place where everyone belongs, feels safe, and is respected.

Learning happens here ... students are challenged by a rigorous, well-balanced, proficiency-based curriculum and supported by our dedicated teachers and staff, who believe in and are passionate about what they do.

Our staff are more than just employees, they are our neighbors as well. Nearly 50% of our staff live in one of the three communities that they support.
Job Requirements
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Bachelor degree preferred
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Application Instructions Please answer the following questions relative to your candidacy for this position:
    Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Do you hold a valid VT Educator license in the applicable endorsement area of the posted position?
    Multiple Choice / Single Answer
    - Yes (please indicate the endorsement code(s), license level(s), and expiration date(s))
    - No (please explain your current licensing status)
    2. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
    Yes/No
    3. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
    Yes/No
    4. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
    Multiple Choice / Single Answer
    - Yes
    - No
    Contact Information Erin Maguire
    51 Park Street
    Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
    Phone: (802)857-2018
    Email: emaguire@ewsd.org

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