What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 24-25 School Nurse position at Fitchburg Public Schools?
SY 24-25 School Nurse
District-Wide
The vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.
Job Details :
The registered nurse (RN) in the school setting is an integral part of the professional team employed to aid children and youth in developing to their full potential. The ability to assume the position of school nurse based on knowledge and understanding of normal growth & development, health management, and education. The unique contribution of the nurse lies in the ability to provide professional health care and guidance and to coordinate the resources of the school, home, and community as they pertain to the total health of the students and staff. School nursing health care contributes to a healthy society.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in :
- School Nurse (All Levels)
- Must hold a Massachusetts RN License and have a current CPR / AED certification;
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in community health, school nursing, pediatric nursing, or a related field of nursing;
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents;
- Ability to document (written & electronic documentation) and communicate effectively;
- Commitment to self-assessment and professional improvement;
- Ability to work with a team in the assessment of and planning for special needs students, students with special health care needs;
- Willingness to participate in health education roles as appropriate, considering time restraints allowed by various schools and caseload numbers;
- Previous experience in the area of support is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Health Services :
Respond to frequently encountered health problems :
Special Needs :
Support Activities :
Summer Activities :
Reports to : Principal / Assistant Principal - Director of Nursing & Health Services
Evaluated by : Principal / Assistant Principal - Director of Nursing & Health Services
Terms of Employment / Salary / Work Year :
As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Nurses Association.
Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; www.fitchburgma.gov / benefits.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.
The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee's policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and / or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to : The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us
