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Job description
School Nurse
Exempt
Director of School Health Services and the Building Principal
184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement.
Start date: January 4, 2027. FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations. Salary will be prorated based on start date.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current Massachusetts Registration in Nursing
Department of Secondary and Elementary Education Certified
School nursing experience preferred
Certification in CPR through the American Heart Association or Red Cross
Effective interpersonal relations with student, staff, and parents
Experience working with children of all abilities preferred
Assess and evaluate students' health status
Provide primary and emergency health care to students, staff and visitors
Administer medication in accordance with school policies
Provide consultation for staffing team meetings, core evaluations, and kindergarten screening
Serve as a resource person in school health education programs for students, school personnel and parents
Maintain cumulative health records on all students
Coordinate screening of students for vision and hearing defects, including follow-up retests, appropriate referrals, and notification of parents
Participate in scoliosis screening program for grades 5 through 9
Confirm student eligibility for sports
Prevent the spread of pediculosis through inspection, exclusion, and readmit procedures
Chart and review heights and weights with follow-up as necessary
Assist in the prevention and control of communicable diseases
Participate in the modification of the school program to meet the needs of children with disabilities and medical conditions that require modifications in school
Develop Individual Health Care Plans, Anaphylaxis Action Care Plans, Asthma Health Care Plans, and 504 plans
Evaluate student eligibility for home/hospital tutoring programs under Chapter 766
Implement student transportation as designated by the attending physician under Chapter 766
Serve on the Child Protection Team and act as an advocate and consultant for children suspected of being abused or neglected
Serve on building and system wide committees, such as Incident Management Team, as needed
Maintain continuing education requirements for recertification by DESE and registration by the BORN.
Maintain supplies, take inventory and order necessary equipment for health office
Take part in the computerization of medical records, utilizing current software and hardware
Maintain health room statistics as required for the school system and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Promote a healthful and safe on-site environment for students and staff
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.
Worksite address
lexington, MA, 02173, US
Who can apply
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