ESY - Nurses Summer Extended School Year

ESY Nurses

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The school nurse addresses and promotes the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of students and the school community. The school nurse supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention and follow-up for all children within the school setting. The school nurse is an essential, professional member of the school community providing assessment and resources in all areas of health and wellness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, per the Board of Registration

in Nursing (BORN)

• Minimum Baccalaureate degree in nursing (accredited college or university)

• Minimum two (2) years supervised nursing experience

• Current BLS for Health Care Provider certification

• Valid MA DESE Professional Support Personnel license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous pediatric nursing experience

• Familiarity with Health Office Anywhere (Electronic Health Record) documentation

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

Using sound clinical knowledge and judgment,adhering to the Nurse Practice Act, pertinent regulations governing nursing practice in Massachusetts, the guidelines and standards of care established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(MDESE) and in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough, the school nurse routinely performs the following duties:

• Provides healthcare to students and staff

• Coordinates referrals to private healthcare providers

• Serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment.

The job responsibilities of a school nurse include but are not limited to:

• Developing plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care

• Serving as a consultant with other school professionals

• Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety

• Overseeing infection control measures

• Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school

• Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans

• Making decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance

• Providing health advice to school educational teams both general education and special education

• Consulting with Health and Wellness Coordinator and/or school physician when appropriate

• Informing appropriate staff members of students with special health needs when necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, however there may be occasions for afterschool meetings.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the nurse is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The nurse is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The nurse is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.

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.

Program Dates/Times:

• Programs are 5 weeks or 7 weeks depending upon classroom assignment

• 5 week program dates are: Weeks of: July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, & Aug 5

• 7 week program dates are: Tentatively between 6/24/2024 and 8/14/2024 pending 2023-2024 school calendar

• Positions available for programs that are 2 days per week (Tues & Thur), 3 days (Tues-Thur), or 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs) 9am-2pm.

• Program dates, hours, and rate will be stipulated in contract