School Registered Nurse Immediate Hire - Springfield, MA, United States - Springfield Public Schools

Description

Nursing


REPORTS TO:
Principal/Nursing Supervisor
School Nurse (RN) Salary Schedule
To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor of Nursing (In accordance with contract requirements).

Assess and evaluates students health pertinent family history and home factors, counsel students, parents and school personnel about health problems and issues.

Maintain a health records, conduct, require research and evaluate school health programs.
Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health related problems.

Coordinate health resources of school, home, community and allied health agencies/hospitals by making necessary arrangements, maintaining records, notifying and counseling students, parents/guardians and health personnel5.

Develops an individual health care plan as needed and coordinates with the other providers and school personnel7. Documents pertinent information in student records according to the Standards of Practice8. Provides emergency care for all students on school premises in the event of injury or sudden illness9.

Perform site mandated screenings in vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing and other health related activities as deemed appropriate by state and city departments of public health11.

Provide information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs as requested by administrators12. Participates in school health related activities as deemed appropriate for school nurse by principal/supervisor13. Acts as a resource in health education to students and families14.

Participate in 766 Core evaluation team by coordinating medical evaluation, providing medical data and appropriate interpretations, provide sociological assessment and early childhood screenings as requested.

Collaborate with staff in school and health centers.
Have three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.

Reach out to Valerie Williams, the Senior Administrator of Talent and Diversity Development .The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status.

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen OSullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St.

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave.

, SW Washington, DC , telephone