What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse - Arlington High School position at Arlington Public Schools (MA)?
Job Description
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success and life-long achievement and health of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety, including a healthy environment; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self advocacy, and learning.” ~ National Association of School Nurses 2010
The Arlington Public Schools is looking for a full time high school nurse to start in February 2025.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Science in Nursing and be licensed as an R.N. by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Candidates must be licensed as a School Nurse by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Experience As a School Nurse Is Preferred.
Must have CPR Certification
Salary is according to education and experience, pursuant to the AEA Unit A Salary Schedule.
Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities and others to apply.
