Hourly Nurse LPN or RN, school environment

Posted: December 26, 2024 Closed: January 31, 2025 Employment Opportunity: Shrewsbury High School (including bus to/from school) POSITION: LPN for Transport and School Health office (Long-Term Substitute) Begins as soon as possible Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Long-Term Substitute School Nurse for Shrewsbury Public Schools. This position will be assigned to Shrewsbury High School for the 2024-2025 school year, and may include a summer assignment. There is some possibility of extension of this position into a future school year. Position works days Monday through Friday (per school calendar, including summer program) and compensation is $35 per hour for 37.5 hours per week for an LPN and $40 per hour for a RN. Typical working hours are: 7am - 3pm. This position is not benefits eligible unless it becomes permanent or extends for one full year. Preferred candidates should hold a valid license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.71, s.53), current CPR certification, AED training from a recognized provider (such as the American Red Cross or American Heart Association), a strong knowledge and demonstrated skill in working with children of high school age, and a desire to be part of a collaborative school community. Qualified candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Accompany a student to and from school, on school-based transportation and provide nursing care as needed •Works with RN’s in the building to provide health services for students within the school setting, while interacting with their educational goals, personal health, and public health needs. •Assists in the implementation of state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs. •Promotes positive safety practices within and outside of the school building •Provides medically prescribed interventions, including medication administration and treatments. Provides first aid/emergency care to students and staff. •Collaborates with parents, community health care providers and agencies •Maintains comprehensive and confidential health records for students which are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Must remain proficient in current technology for health record database used throughout the system •Ensures timely documentation of all encounters with students •Uses data collection to plan and evaluate the school health program •Serves as liaison among the school, the home, community health care agencies, and other healthcare professionals Application Process: Individuals applying for this position need to submit the following: letter of application/cover letter; current resume; three current letters of reference, copy of applicable licenses and certifications, nursing program unofficial transcripts (official will be required later). Applications can be made via schoolspring.com, Indeed, or via direct email of your complete packet.to Executive Director of Human Resources, Barb Malone at bmalone@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Salary : $35 - $40