Classroom School Nurse/1:1

About LPS

Lynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston's north shore. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation. Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative junior/senior high school. We are a linguistically-rich community with 68% of our students speaking two or more languages.

LPS Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

The Lynn Public Schools is committed to our Core Values:

• Inclusiveness

• Shared Responsibility

• Collaborative Relationships

• High Expectations

• Inspiring Life-Long Learning

Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family. LPS Strategic Plan

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in Massachusetts

• One to two years experience in a child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting

• Current CPR/AED certification by American Heart Association or Red Cross

• Ability to provide care and safety to medically complex student/s which may include lifting and diapering/toileting

• Ability to provide emergency care/assessment

• Knowledge of professional and legal requirements

• Human relations skills

• Organizational/administrative skills

• Knowledge of child growth and development

• Ability to effectively use local resources

• Basic computer skills including data entry and word-processing

We encourage you to apply or reach out for more information if you meet some of the qualifications above. The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. We are committed to hiring educators that represent diversity of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion and gender.

JOB GOAL: Provides nursing care to medically complex students

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 1:1 care to student with special health care needs or provide care to multiple students in a special education classroom setting

• Ride bus with students before and after school when needed

• Ensure student safety at all times

• Assess and treat illness, manage chronic disease

• Provide emergency care/assessment

• Implement plan of care per individualized health care plans or emergency plan for students requiring nursing services on IEPs and 504s

• Administer medications

• Perform treatments or nursing procedures

• Assist with ADLs and hygiene care

• Work collaboratively with the school nurse/nursing administration, school staff, and health care providers/consultants to ensure high quality of care

• Communicates and collaborates with parents regularly

• Follows district policies and procedures

• Maintains medical records and documents daily on student/s

• Provide support and referral resources for children and their families

• Any other responsibilities assigned by school nurse/nursing administration

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

REPORTS TO: Director of School Nurses

SALARY: In accordance with the Agreement with the Lynn School Committee and the Lynn School Nurses

Early Elementary 7:30-2:00pm

Late Elementary 8:00-2:30pm

Secondary 7:30-2:45pm

BUS HOURS: Approximately 1 hour before and 1 hour after school hours

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed/religion, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, marital status, homelessness, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement or any other consideration made unlawful by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151C.