About This Role
The School Nurse administers health care services to students, communicates with families and health providers, and ensures compliance with health regulations. This role suits a registered nurse with knowledge of pediatric and public health, capable of managing health programs within an educational setting.
Responsibilities
- Administer school-based health care services to students
- Communicate effectively with families and outside health providers to ensure student health needs are being met
- Prepare and administer a budget in a cost-effective manner
- Manage student health records in compliance with state and federal record laws
- Maintain current on matters involving school-based health service and programs as well as updates in public health
- Provide staff leadership and training on health issues for mandated health information (e.g., Epipen administration, Bloodborne Pathogens)
- Demonstrate professional growth and self-improvement
- Prepare all local, state, and federal reports on health/medical issues
- Collaborate with public and private agencies, organizations, and professional personnel in securing and providing school health services for students
- Provide consultation and collaborate with administrators, school physician, and others to ensure a safe and healthy school environment
- Participate in student assistance team, IEP and 504 meetings as needed
- Communicate necessary medical information and plans to staff
- Conduct necessary school screenings
- Monitor head injury reports and concussion protocols (including IMPACT testing administration and results)
- Compile and analyze health services data
- Ensure all students have up to date immunizations and any other required health updates
- Facilitate efforts to get the medically necessary paperwork from families
- Ensure that all newly enrolled students meet MDPH requirements for school admission
- Perform additional duties and relevant responsibilities as assigned by the high school administration
Requirements
- MA DESE license School Nurse (all levels)
- MA Board of Registration license as a Registered Nurse
- Knowledge and competency in the administration of school health programs and services
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations and laws related to school health services
- Thorough knowledge of clinical nursing, pediatric and public health
- Experience in the field of pediatric, public health, or other relevant experience
- Understanding of connections among the various school disciplines
- Knowledge of best practices, materials, equipment, and techniques of nursing