School Nurse

Position Summary: Oversees a team of school nurses, making decisions and directing student care initiatives. Collaborates with nursing staff at all of ACCEPT’s locations on daily student care (e.g. Medway public school nurses). Provides skilled nursing care and management of students in all of ACCEPT’S programs, primarily in Elementary and Transition Programs. Qualifications Required: BSN/RN current and in good standing with the MA State Licensing Board DESE License current and in good standing with the MA State Licensing Board 5 years of experience as a School Nurse CPR Certified Certified to administer epinephrine auto-injector training to staff Experience with pediatric g-tubes, diabetes, and urostomies Experience caring for students with mental or behavioral disorders Cognitive skills as related to the position Qualifications Desired: Master’s degree in Nursing Experience with SNAP documentation Safety Care Training Bilingual (Spanish/Portugese) Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Manages medical interventions for all students – diabetes management, first aid, wound care, etc. Develops individualized health care plans, and attend student IEP meetings Works closely with parents and health care providers to meet the medical needs of students Coordinates and communicates with parents, outside providers and ACCEPT Director of Student Services Consults with ACCEPT Director of Student Services to make decisions relative to medical services Administers oral and enteral medication as needed Co-manages and helps develop student and staff wellness programs May need to provide G-tube care and feedings, & seizure monitoring Manages, directs and provides guidance to School program nurses Oversees policy and procedure maintenance Occasionally travels to Medway locations as well as travel with students to off-site trips Organizes meetings and PD requirements for all nursing staff Delegates medication administration and trains staff on usage of Epinephrine auto-injector (epipen) Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide optimal care for students Coordinates an ongoing continuing education program for staff to facilitate their meeting the requirements for licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Education and to maintain and expand clinical skills Encourages staff to participate in pertinent conferences and workshops addressing a range of school health issues Creates and implements new procedures and documentation regarding health curriculum Participates in district-wide school safety planning; review and revision of school safety plans, multi-hazard planning, crisis team trainings, etc. Communicates with nursing and program staff to provide updates on new procedures and policies Nonessential Functions: Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Executive Director Occasional travel to other ACCEPT’s locations Success Factors/Job Competencies: Compassion and ability to work with children with special needs Great attention to detail and accuracy Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proven ability to lead Positive and proactive attitude Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct Commitment to company mission and values Strong team player Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, Nurse spends a considerable amount of time walking, bending, stretching, and occasionally assisting in patient transfer. Nurses must guard against back injury when assisting in student lifts and transfers; and must follow proper body mechanics for lifting/moving students. Nurse may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases. Physical Demands: while performing the duties of the job, employee is required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, use needles, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, see, stand for prolonged periods of time, stretch, have visual acuity and fine motor skills, assist in student lifts and transfers, lift up to 50Lbs as well as assist with lifting a young adult, and required to perform physical restraint of a student at times of behavioral escalation; routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax, phones, shredders and filing cabinets. Work Environment: This work is performed in a school environment.