School Nurse in Dorchester, Massachusetts at Codman Academy Charter School

Job Title: School Nurse

Supervisor: TBD (Chief of Staff)

Start Date: TBD

Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:30am-5pm
Compensation: Our pay sclae ranges depending on the number of direct years experience as well as education level. This ranges from $62,000 - $121,504 (MA+15, 13+ years exeperience).

Description: The school nurse provides health services for students at Codman Academy Charter Public School.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide high quality nursing services to students in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Collect, maintain and review student health records for medical issues requiring school support, and ensure immunizations are current.

• In cases in which a medical issue is specifically identified in a student’s IEP, meet with the Student Support Team to track student’s progress.

• Maintain health records and addresses gaps in primary care.

• Assess and evaluate students health pertinent family history and home factors; counsel students, parents and school.

• Assist in preparing reports for MDPH and relevant agencies.

• Assist in the development of individualized care plans as needed; with input from provider, educators and student.

• Perform mandated screenings (i.e. vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing)

• Act as a resource for education on health promotion and disease prevention.

• Assist in the development and implementation of community health programs to promote health.

• Acts as a first responder during critical events offering appropriate care and coordinating further responses.

• In other cases in which a medical issue has been identified as a possible barrier to classroom engagement, but is not specifically identified in a student’s IEP, meet with the Student Support Team to track student’s progress.

• Coordinate with the Wellness Committee to develop health promotion services for students and identify needed training for staff.

• In conjunction with school administration, review all handbooks and materials to ensure all health related issues are up to date and compliant.

• Assist in integrating health solutions into educational settings.

Supporting School and Health Center Partnership:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• The school nurse will support “the partnership mission, vision and goals” and will work closely with the CSHC-CACPS Partnership Director.

• Assist in communication and coordination between the school and the health center for preventive services for all students.

• Assist with scheduling of various health education sessions both during the assigned wellness classes and other partnership projects and activities.

Qualifications:

We are looking for a Codman team member who has....

1. A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts.

2. A valid School Nurse license

3. A Bachelor's degree in nursing

4. A minimum of two full years of employment as a nurse in a child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing setting (preferred).

5. School Nurse experience (preferred).