Under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School and Full-Time School Nurse, the Substitute School Nurse is responsible for the operation of the School health center.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Assess and provide first aid care to ill and injured students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist individuals with specialized health care needs.
• Maintain confidentiality, document and notify parents/ guardians, and/or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as necessary.
• Remain with and give comfort to ill or injured students until released to the parent/guardian. Offer comfort measures to students with minor discomforts.
• Observe and report any unusual behavioral finding or unsafe student activity to School administrators. 
• Assume responsibility for intervention and coordinate counseling appointments for students with mental health issues.
• Assume the responsibilities of a Massachusetts Mandated Reporter.
• Assist in administration of medications according to physician and parent instructions.  
• Communicate with physicians and parents to obtain authorization forms.  Notify parents of prescription refills as needed. 
• Maintain contact with physicians as references and/or for consultations. Maintain appropriate documentation and communication.
• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition.  
• Dispose of biomedical waste and hazards according to established procedures. 
• Prepare and restock first aid kits for classrooms and field trips as assigned. Ensure medications are secured in double locked cabinets.
• Maintain confidential student health records and accident reports including treatment records/logs, emergency information, immunization records, disability, and allergy information, and hearing/vision screening results.
• Receive and review new student health files.  Communicate with other schools as needed to clarify or obtain information as needed.
• Assure students have updated immunization records.  Prepare letters or exclusion notices and notify parents and Assistant Head of School as appropriate.
• Maintain inventory and order health office supplies within budget guidelines.
• Assist school administrators in the placement of medically involved students to include mainstreaming special needs students.
• Screen for vision and hearing impairments. Designate those students who perform unsatisfactorily on the screening examinations to be re-examined by appropriate sources.
• Screen for head lice as needed.  Distribute information to parents regarding treatment of affected students.
• Conduct periodic workshops and in-services to instruct school personnel in first aid, CPR, and related health procedures.  Develop and organize health services and injury prevention programs for students, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain professional standing through required continuing education.
• Partner with Safety Committee regarding fire and emergency procedures.
• Participate in faculty meetings as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• One year of medical/clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current valid MA State License as a Registered Nurse.
• Audiometric Certificate desirable.
• Valid Advanced First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.  Certification must be renewed every two years.

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Seeing to assess student injuries or illnesses.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and medical equipment, perform first aid and CPR.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Walking.
• Pushing or pulling to assist students in wheelchairs.
• Lifting and carrying moderately heavy children.
• Bending at the waist.

Hazards:

• Potential for contact with blood and/or other body fluids, blood-borne pathogens, and communicable diseases.
• Chemicals including antiseptics and disinfectant.
• Potential contact with physical aggression from students.

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and professional references to Jobs@rashi.org.