Long Term Substitute School Nurse- RN

Job Description

Job Description

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We are a vibrant community of 815 K1-8 grade students, families and staff. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Lowell. Our school represents many nations of Central and South America, Central Africa, and SouthEast Asia.

The mission of Lowell Community Charter Public School is to graduate creative, confident and independent thinkers, global citizens and leaders who give back to their community. We will provide a comprehensive education giving students the knowledge, skills and ways of thinking that ensure their success in high school and preparation for the opportunity to go on to college. We expect our students to strive for excellence in academic achievement and personal conduct within a joyful, supportive culture. The diversity within our students, staff, families and community and the many nations from which we come is a source of strength and an opportunity for learning.

SCHOOL RN NURSE GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and coordinate the assigned school's health services program based on requirements established by school policies, procedures, and protocols, and by local, state and national regulations and statues; maintain and operate the school health office including the supervision of staff.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the coordinator of health services in accordance with DESE guidelines.
• Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
• Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students.
• Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
• Establish and update health and immunization records. Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.
• Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician.
• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
• Develop Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students on a case by case basis. Complete the preliminary nursing assessments and assist the physician with the childstudy physical examinations for students in the child study process.
• Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.
• Present, train and maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school or employment setting.
• Provide health education and anticipatory counseling. Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Act as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agencies.
• Coordinate presentations by various agencies and professionals on pertinent health care topics for school staff.
• Maintain clinic equipment and assesses the need for consumable supplies on an annual basis.
• Manage the process for third party billing with Medicaid to obtain reimbursement for skilled nursing care.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use clinic / medical equipment; possess basic pharmacological knowledge; ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly; comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to others; good oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills; willing attitude to be a part of the school team; strong sense of professionalism; other skills and requirements expected by the nursing coordinator and the school administrators include management and organizational ability, common sense, motivation, positive attitude; and the ability / willingness to participate in ongoing professional and staff development, both independently and through system offered opportunities.

Bilingual Candidates encouraged to apply.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

RN licensure and DESE School Nurse certification required.

A minimum of one to three years nursing experience and experience in a public school, community health, pediatrics, emergency care and triage, psychiatry, and / or a physician's office preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, simple grasping, pushing pulling, fine motor and gross motor skills, bending, lifting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching. Ability to lift students as required and has the stamina to stand all day, every day of the week as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

FLSA Status : Exempt

The Lowell Community Charter Public School is committed to creating an environment of inclusion cross-geography and across traditional lines of differences, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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