School Nurse for the After School Program 2025-2026

School Nurse for the After-School Program - 2025/2026

Qualifications and Licensure: 

• Graduate of a Professional Nursing Program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
• Current license as a Registered Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• 1-3 years experience in pediatrics, community health, education or related field
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Reports to: 

Primary Manager - Nurse Leader

Secondary Manager - Director of Childcare Services

Job Goal:

To provide professional health services by following the BPS Health Services policies and procedures  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide and document first aid, emergency, and illness care provided to staff and students.  Refer student or staff to MD or further emergency care as needed.
2. Complete accident reports, and maintain a log of accurate health room activities while on duty as needed.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to administer medications appropriately,  in keeping with school the policy and regulations on administration of medication in the school.
4. Follow the BPS Nursing departments policies and procedures.
5. Is a resource to the student, parent, staff and director in matters pertaining to health.
6. Recommend exclusion and monitor readmission to program for students with infectious or communicable diseases.
7. Work with Parents/Guardians securing necessary medications and consent forms for the after school and summer central programs prior to enrollment.
8. Keep a working system to note expiration dates of medications and authorizations.  Work with families to keep all medication current during all program operations.
9. Ensure student safety and follow appropriate emergency protocols.
10. Responsible for complying with policies as outlined in the program Parent and Staff Handbooks.
11. May provide minimal toileting, feeding, and/or activities of daily living service to students.
12. Advise the director/coordinator of any medical concerns and needs.  
13. Any other duties as required for the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Strength: Sufficient to assist with lifting and transferring a patient, and perform CPR and other first aid/emergency services.  (Specifically, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs.)
2. Mobility: Sufficient mobility to bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined areas. (Medium Classification according to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles ~ exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.)
3. Hearing: Sufficient to hear and to discriminate sounds (whether through the stethoscope or while performing other medical services); to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages.
4. Vision: Sufficient to make physical assessments of patients, equipment, and surroundings.
5. Communication: Able to communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with students, parents, staff, supervisors, and other emergency/medical personnel.
6. Must be covid vaccinated

Dates:

Thursday and Friday  

Compensation:

Compensation is paid on an hourly basis @ $50 per hour

The Burlington Public Schools prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.  Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator for students, Lisa Chen, or Title IX Coordinator for staff, Joanne Faust.

The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: 

https://www.burlingtonpublicschools.org/district/notice_of_non-_discrimination

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and school environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, age, genetic information, ethnic background, ancestry, disability, homelessness, immigration status or any category protected by state or federal law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. 

~ We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

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