What are the responsibilities and job description for the {SUMMER25} ESY/SLA SUBSTITUTE Nurse position at Holyoke Public Schools?
Summer SUBSTITUTE Nurses - Extended School Year (ESY) Program
Locations for this summer are: Kelly School (Preschool, K-2 ABL/RISE), EN White School (3-5 ABL/RISE), Sullivan School (6-8 ABL, TIP, SHINE), Jericho (Inclusion), or Transitions Academy depending on students’ IEP needs, district needs, and/or grade level.
The HPS ESY Program runs from Monday 7/7/25-Thursday 8/7/25 from 8:45am-1:15pm.
The HPS Summer Programs run from Monday 7/7/25-Thursday 8/7/25 from 8:30am-3:00pm.
ESY Substitute Nurses will be called in, as needed, by the ESY RN Lead.
ESY Summer Nurse manages the health matters of students attending ESY Programming during the hours of program operation. The nurse reports to the Summer RN Lead, Manager of Extended Learning, and the Special Education Director of Intensive Services
Summer ESY Nurse PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides first aid to children, care for students who have suffered an injury or medical emergency;
- Dispenses prescribed medications in accordance with school policy and physician orders;
- Performs medical treatments/procedures as indicated by the students' health care providers and in accordance with district policies, procedures and guidelines;
- Maintains electronic health records, IHCPs, EAPs and ensures proper documentation is in place for summer attendance;
- Maintains confidentiality as mandated by MA regulations;
- Ensures the health, well-being and day-to-day safety of all program participants;
- Provides onsite services that may include prevention and emergency health services;
- Performs other duties reasonably related to his/her function, as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: These positions are performed in schools, Jericho Camp site and/or outside setting where the environmental conditions should have no effect on how the jobs are performed.
**Hiring will occur on a staggered basis throughout the next few months, based on student enrollment**
**All hired staff must be willing and flexible to abide by the most current state and district COVID-19 guidelines**
REQUIREMENTS:
- Registered Nurse, School Nurse Certification preferred
- Licensed Practical Nurse, pediatric/school experience preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
- Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
- Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply
- Other duties as assigned
