Long Term School Substitute Nurse Sy 23/24

We are chartered K-8 and will have a maximum enrollment of 360 students. We believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. Our schools habits of character, which define our culture, are courage, collaboration, stewardship, perseverance, and high-quality work.School Nurse Qualifications Current DESE licensure as a school nurse (preferred but not required) Licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Current certification for CPR and AED by the American Heart Association as a Health ProviderSchool Nurse Responsibilities Provide health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up Update health files for each student. Maintain log of medication administration, assessments, interventions, and communication with families Maintain health cabinets with all necessary medical supplies including safe handling, storage, and disposal of prescription medications and hazardous wastes Follow Individual Health Care Plans and Emergency Action Plans for students with special health needs, and include in section 504 plans or Individualized Education Plans (IEP) as applicable; Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student's health and medical information per State and Federal Laws.Knowledge of: Medical disorders and treatment; child growth and development; public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies; universal precautions; federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services; district policies, procedures, rules and regulations ; FERPA and HIPPA regulations