School Nurse

Start Date: TBD
Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:30am–5pm
Compensation: $62,000 – $121,504 based on education level and direct years of experience (MA+15, 13+ years experience).

About the Role

The school nurse provides health services for students at Codman Academy Charter Public School.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing services to students in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collect, maintain, and review student health records for medical issues requiring school support; ensure immunizations are current.
• For students with medical issues identified in an IEP, meet with the Student Support Team to track progress.
• Maintain health records and address gaps in primary care.
• Assess and evaluate students’ health, pertinent family history, and home factors; counsel students, parents, and school staff.
• Assist in preparing reports for MDPH and relevant agencies.
• Assist in developing individualized care plans with input from providers, educators, and students.
• Perform mandated screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing).
• Act as a resource for education on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Assist in developing and implementing community health programs to promote health.
• Act as a first responder during critical events, offering appropriate care and coordinating further responses.
• For students with medical issues identified as barriers to classroom engagement but not specified in an IEP, meet with the Student Support Team to track progress.
• Coordinate with the Wellness Committee to develop health promotion services for students and identify needed staff training.
• Review all handbooks and materials with school administration to ensure health-related content is up to date and compliant.
• Assist in integrating health solutions into educational settings.

Supporting School and Health Center Partnership

• Support the partnership mission, vision, and goals; work closely with the CSHC-CACPS Partnership Director.
• Assist in communication and coordination between the school and the health center for preventive services for all students.
• Assist with scheduling health education sessions during wellness classes and other partnership projects.

Requirements

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts.
• Valid School Nurse license.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Minimum of two full years of employment as a nurse in a child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing setting (preferred).
• School Nurse experience (preferred).