School Nurse

SCHOOL NURSE

Greater New Bedford Regional Voc Tech High School

School Year (185 days)

Position Purpose: This position provides optimal school health care services in support of student learning and success. This position is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control; performs all other related work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Provide high quality school nursing services on a daily basis.
• Conduct all state-mandated student screenings
• Medication administration and assessment
• Ensure all students meet MA DPH requirements for immunization and physical exams
• Assess and plan care for students with special health needs
• Maintain cumulative school health records
• Provide case management for students with chronic health conditions
• Attended required IEP/504 and student re-entry meetings
• Maintain a current, up-to-date knowledge of school nursing and related medical practices.
• Consults with Lead Nurse and other nurses to establish, review and revise policies and procedures in order to maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date school health program and procedural guide which complies with current county, state, and federal laws.
• Meet regularly with the school nursing staff for the purpose of discussing new information and to participate in the ongoing discussion of needs, priorities, procedures and policies.
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding medically related issues and school programs.
• Participates in the District Wellness Team and related activities as directed by Nurse Leader and Director.
• Work cooperatively with other providers of physical, social, and/or mental health services including state/local agencies, within the schools and communities. Serves as a resource to families, staff, and students.
• Participate in district-wide events related to their responsibilities including sports physicals, mandatory screenings, immunizations, allergies/Epi Pens, etc.
• Provide for the effective utilization of local, state, and national health resources.
• Serve as a member of student assistance teams, district safety/health committees, Crisis Response Planning Team and SBIRT Team.
• Maintain all school health records and required state documentation required by DESE, MA Department of Public Health and other agencies.
• Assist with the orientation and ongoing in-service training of nursing staff. Serves as a professional mentor to those new to the program.
• Attend and participate in district, school and community meetings as needed. These activities may also include specialized training and public information sessions.
• Assist with all Covid-19 related follow-up including after school, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Maintain DESE/DPH COVID Guidelines as outlined
• Maintain Infection Control Procedures related to Disinfection/Sanitization
• Complete all required record reviews and documentation for incoming students. Communicate with sending schools to ensure all medical information is received.
• Perform other professionally related duties as may be reasonably requested by the Lead Nurse, Director, Principals or Superintendent.

Other

• Attend Guidance/Pupil Personnel Services events and presentations outside of school hours.
• Serve as a member of the school's crisis response team.
• Serve as a member of the school's SBIRT team.
• Participate in staff and faculty meetings.
• Participate in the Educator Evaluation process.
• May assist students with daily life skills/needs such as toileting.

Recommended Minimum Qualification

Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelors or Master's Degree in Nursing. Valid license to practice as a registered nurse in Massachusetts. School Nurse experience. DESE Nurse Certification (initial or

professional). CPR/AED Certification.

Knowledge, Ability and Skills:

Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing, case finding, management and advocacy. Knowledge of contemporary health and psychosocial issues influencing children. Health care deliver systems and concepts of primary health care. School health care law and policy. Basic knowledge of special education and services.

Ability. A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Have the desire and skill to work with a diverse community in a meaningful and genuine manner. Culturally Proficient leadership skills including visioning, active listening, coaching, facilitation, and use of data for decision making. Ability to communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school employees, students, teachers, parents, and vendors, ability to recognize school-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruptions, occasionally under time pressure.

Skills:Demonstrates enthusiasm for nursing and treatment of students. Make independent and timely nursing diagnoses. Secure cooperation and respect of student, faculty and staff. Elicit needed information from appropriate sources. Records services rendered accurately and confidentiality. Interpret and explain records, report, activities, health care plans, accommodation and medical interventions.

matter and skills) associated with the instructional assignment,

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population. Willing and able to perform assigned duties in a manner that is sensitive to different personalities, respectful of the role and authority of school leaders, sensitive to community dynamics. Serve as a role model and mentor to young students.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. May lift objects under 20 lbs. or be able to lift, push or position student as necessary for daily life needs.

Supervision:

Supervision Scope: Performs routine duties that are clearly defined by the protocol and standard operating procedures. This role requires basic knowledge of departmental operations.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Student Services.

Supervision Given: None

Job Environment:

• Job Environment is that found typically in a classroom and school building.
• Interacts with other school staff, teachers, students, parents, and vendors.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employers and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

Mission and Values. The mission of the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is to provide education that is rigorous, relevant, and meaningful to each student in a safe and supportive environment, resulting in academic, career and technical excellence. This experience encourages lifelong learning, fosters mutual respect, and instills social responsibility, respect for diversity, equity, inclusion and responsible citizenship. Our core values are preparation, passion, and perseverance. For information about Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District please visit our website at

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, homelessness, immigration or veteran status in its education programs and activities, including admission to or employment in such programs or activities.