What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse 2023-2024 position at Lynn Public Schools?
School Nurse
School Year: 2023-2024
About LPS
Lynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston’s north shore. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation. Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative junior/senior high school. We are a linguistically-rich community with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages.
LPS Vision and Core Values
Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.
The Lynn Public Schools is committed to our Core Values:
- Inclusiveness
- Shared Responsibility
- Collaborative Relationships
- High Expectations
- Inspiring Life-Long Learning
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
- A Bachelor's degree in nursing, Master's degree preferred
- Certified by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a school nurse or able to meet the requirements for licensure
- Two years experience in child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing settings
- Ability to provide emergency care/assessment
- Knowledge of professional and legal requirements
- Human relations skills
- Organizational/administrative skills
- Knowledge of child growth and development
- Ability to effectively use local resources
- Techniques in health counseling/guidance
- Ability to deliver student/staff/parent presentations
- Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity
- Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
- Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
- Experience in an urban district/setting preferred
- Basic computer skills including data entry and word-processing
REPORTS TO: Director of School Nurses
JOB GOAL: Develop, implement and manage health services for the school population.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess and treat illness, manage chronic disease
- Provide emergency care
- Develop and implement individualized health care plans for students requiring nursing services on IEP's and 504's
- Administer medication and immunizations
- Assure student health requirements are up-to-date
- Complete health screenings
- Maintain student health records and computer records
- Provide support and referral resources for children and their families
- Work with the school physician
- Prepare regular written reports for school officials and DPH
- Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
Work Year 10-month position
Salary As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and AFSCME Council 93, Local 3147-A
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, home status or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its program and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and M.G.L., Ch.76. Sec.5, M.G.L., Ch. 151B, and M.G.L., Ch.151C.
APPLY HERE: https://lynnschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3031
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,200 - $67,300
