Nurse for daily van transportation

Berlin-Boylston Regional School District is seeking a nurse for student services on morning and afternoon van transportation that occurs before and after school. Please apply to express interest and learn more about the opportunity. RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Management Establishes and manages a comprehensive school health program. 1. Promotes positive safety practices both within and outside of school and ensures that the school has an emergency plan which is communicated to staff and students. 2. Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as Immunization surveillance and health related screening programs, including referral, parent notice, and follow-up. 3. Maintains comprehensive and updated school health records on each student; utilizes computer heath program to document daily student interactions and other health related information. Provides timely reports to administration as requested. 4. Develop, implement, and periodically review and revise written procedures for first aid, emergency management, medication administration, management of health records, mandated screenings, and other health/medical services. 5. Provide training for health screening volunteers, assistants, and substitute nurses. 6. Maintain written procedures for substitute nurses. 7. Budgets, orders and maintains inventory of school nursing supplies and equipment. Nursing Services Demonstrates appropriate nursing assessment skills and collaboration in meeting the heath needs of students and staff. 1. Provides direct nursing care to meet the needs of the students and staff, including administering first aid care for injuries, emergency medical care, toileting and personal care when needed, and management of acute and chronic Illnesses. 2. Collaborates with parents, student and their physician where appropriate, to develop, implement, and annually update an individualized health care plan for the student. 3. Collects and records medically relevant information about the health and development of the student and his or her family. 4. Provides medically prescribed interventions and over the counter medications per school physicians standing orders. 5. Makes home visits, completes home assessments, and presents assessment results at team meetings for Special education students as requested, with parent and administrative permission. 6. Recommend that students consult outside health care providers and/or appropriate school staff for evaluation and follow up, if indicated. Assist students and families in finding medical care when requested. 7. Responds to student issues, including issues such as abuse/neglect, Substance use/abuse, family crisis, and other health related concerns. Collaboration Collaborates with other professionals, team members, and community providers in assessing, planning, and evaluating programs and other school health activities to ensure coordinated services and prevent duplication. 1. Serves as a member of the school’s Crisis Intervention Team. 2. Works collaboratively with building staff, administration and the other nurses in the school system. 3. Participates in the planning and implementation of new health services. Health Education Assists students, families, and groups to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education and promotion. 1. Identifies the need for health education due to identified issues students are facing. 2. Provide or assist with health education topics, such as nutrition, health and safety, and sex education. 3. Assumes responsibilities for in-service programs for school personnel for universal precautions, first aid, emergency care procedures, and current health issues. 4. Act as an educational resource to staff on health/medical issues. Professional Practice Applies appropriate nursing theory as the basis for decision making in the school setting while expanding knowledge and skills in response to student health needs. 1. Demonstrates current knowledge of best practices in nursing. 2. Assumes responsibility for continuing own education and maintaining certifications. 3. Obtains consultation from the school physician or other experts as needed. 4. Maintains confidentiality of students, families and staff. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The school nurse works the same school day and school year as applicable to the faculty. Salary and benefits to be established annually with the Superintendent of Schools. EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal.