Lexington Public Schools
1.0 FTE School Nurse
Lexington Public Schools, Lexington, Massachusetts, us, 02421
"POSITION TITLE: 1.0 FTE School Nurse
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Director of School Health Services and the Building Principal
Terms of Employment: 184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement.
January 2, 2025 start date. Unit A 24-25 Salary Range https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gXSC1Zwi5ysYsi0gsZvXxyRNzrDdSCjg/view?usp=sharing
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in NursingCurrent Massachusetts Registration in NursingDepartment of Secondary and Elementary Education CertifiedSchool nursing experience preferredCertification in CPR through the American Heart Association orRed CrossEffective interpersonal relations with student, staff, and parentsExperience working with children of all abilites preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:Assess and evaluate students' health statusProvide primary and emergency health care to students, staff and visitorsAdminister medication in accordance with school policiesProvide consultation for staffing team meetings, core evaluations, and kindergarten screeningServe as a resource person in school health education programs for students, school personnel and parentsMaintain cumulative health records on all studentsCoordinate screening of students for vision and hearing defects, including follow-up retests, appropriate referrals, and notification of parentsParticipate in scoliosis screening program for grades 5 through 9Confirm student eligibility for sportsPrevent the spread of pediculosis through inspection, exclusion, and readmit proceduresChart and review heights and weights with follow-up as necessaryAssist in the prevention and control of communicable diseasesParticipate in the modification of the school program to meet the needs of children with disabilities and medical conditions that require modifications in schoolDevelop Individual Health Care Plans, Anaphylaxis Action Care Plans, Asthma Health Care Plans, and 504 plansEvaluate student eligibility for home/hospital tutoring programs under Chapter 766Implement student transportation as designated by the attending physician under Chapter 766Serve on the Child Protection Team and act as an advocate and consultant for children suspected of being abused or neglectedServe on building and system wide committees, such as Incident Management Team, as neededMaintain continuing education requirements for recertification by DESE and registration by the BORN.Maintain supplies, take inventory and order necessary equipment for health officeTake part in the computerization of medical records, utilizing current software and hardwareMaintain health room statistics as required for the school system and the Massachusetts Department of Public HealthPromote a healthful and safe on-site environment for students and staff
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.
Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Director of School Health Services and the Building Principal
Terms of Employment: 184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement.
January 2, 2025 start date. Unit A 24-25 Salary Range https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gXSC1Zwi5ysYsi0gsZvXxyRNzrDdSCjg/view?usp=sharing
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in NursingCurrent Massachusetts Registration in NursingDepartment of Secondary and Elementary Education CertifiedSchool nursing experience preferredCertification in CPR through the American Heart Association orRed CrossEffective interpersonal relations with student, staff, and parentsExperience working with children of all abilites preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:Assess and evaluate students' health statusProvide primary and emergency health care to students, staff and visitorsAdminister medication in accordance with school policiesProvide consultation for staffing team meetings, core evaluations, and kindergarten screeningServe as a resource person in school health education programs for students, school personnel and parentsMaintain cumulative health records on all studentsCoordinate screening of students for vision and hearing defects, including follow-up retests, appropriate referrals, and notification of parentsParticipate in scoliosis screening program for grades 5 through 9Confirm student eligibility for sportsPrevent the spread of pediculosis through inspection, exclusion, and readmit proceduresChart and review heights and weights with follow-up as necessaryAssist in the prevention and control of communicable diseasesParticipate in the modification of the school program to meet the needs of children with disabilities and medical conditions that require modifications in schoolDevelop Individual Health Care Plans, Anaphylaxis Action Care Plans, Asthma Health Care Plans, and 504 plansEvaluate student eligibility for home/hospital tutoring programs under Chapter 766Implement student transportation as designated by the attending physician under Chapter 766Serve on the Child Protection Team and act as an advocate and consultant for children suspected of being abused or neglectedServe on building and system wide committees, such as Incident Management Team, as neededMaintain continuing education requirements for recertification by DESE and registration by the BORN.Maintain supplies, take inventory and order necessary equipment for health officeTake part in the computerization of medical records, utilizing current software and hardwareMaintain health room statistics as required for the school system and the Massachusetts Department of Public HealthPromote a healthful and safe on-site environment for students and staff
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.
Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.