School Nurse (Parental Leave Coverage)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute school health programs consistent with MA guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health practices in cooperation with the head of school, school physician and school administrators.
• Knowledge of and understanding of Meadowbrook’s Standing Orders as written by the school physician.
• Manage student health needs, including triage and assessment, as well as limited assessment and referral for adult staff.
• Provide emergency services and coordinate transportation for those who are sick or injured and in need of emergency treatment.
• Administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications in accordance with Meadowbrook’s Medication Policy and in strict compliance with all state regulations.
• Implement communicable disease prevention and infection control methods based on current guidelines for universal precautions of blood borne pathogen exposure.
• Possess knowledge, understanding, and experience in the use of PPE and infection control.
• Absorb and maintain accurate, up-to-date physical and immunization records for all students.
• Initiate referrals for routine and specialty care for students with suspected health concerns.
• Properly document all treatment of students and administer medication in daily logs as required, as well as maintain confidential student records.
• Respond to child abuse or neglect as required by MA statutes.
• Serve as a resource to parents, students, faculty/staff and administration for issues pertaining to health.
• Collaborate with the counseling staff to ensure appropriate continuity of care, for both physical and mental health.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid MA R.N. license.
• Valid CPR/AED certification
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, BSN.
• Possesses a strong clinical background in pediatric and adolescent health care, and knowledge of public health laws and regulations that are specific to school health in MA.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and lead with empathy and have the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and database management skills.

Benefits

This is a temporary position. Compensation is based on an annualized salary of $80,000 - $90,000, which will be prorated for the duration of the assignment. As a temporary leave replacement, this position is not benefits-eligible. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either currently or in the future.

Pay

The Meadowbrook School is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial or marital status, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under state or federal law.