School Nurse, Gr. K-6 (Hennigan 0.5FTE/ English High 0.5 FTE) (SY26-27)
Boston Public Schools · Boston, MA · 4 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The position is paired between Hennigan and English High schools. Applications can be submitted to either school.
Responsibilities
- Provides emergency medical care to students.
- Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
- Counsels and/or educates students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
- Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical summaries on students.
- Teaches mini-courses to small groups of students in Medical/Health areas relating to survival skills.
- Maintains adequate and updated health records.
- Serves as medical representative to evaluations and re-evaluations, obtains and interprets medical evaluation at these meetings.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse, MA State Dept. of Education School Nurse License (All Levels), CPR & First Aid Certification, current authorization to work in the United States.
- PREFERRED: Experience in support services in a school setting, liaison and case management, high-risk, multi-problem children and adolescents.
Core Competencies
- Accountability for Student Achievement
- Communicating Professional Knowledge
- Equitable & Effective Instruction
- Cultural Proficiency
- Parent/Family Engagement
- Professional Reflection & Collaboration