What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse (School/ Residential) position at RFK Community Alliance?
RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time School Nurse to join our team in Lancaster!
Who We Seek:
We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our exceptional nursing team within our day school programs. The nurse will work as a part of the school nursing team to provide supervision of medication management and health coordination for youth in a day school setting. You will assist in overseeing medication plans and medication administration, as well as offering critical decision-making for health emergencies. You will work with the nursing team to enhance the health education of our students and our staff and serve as a health advocate for both students and staff. This is a year-round school nurse position.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist in the management of the school-based Medication Administration Program, consistent with the regulations governing the administration of prescription medications in public and private schools.
- Assist in the development and facilitation of health education classes for students.
- Maintain student health records.
- Oversee and perform all state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screenings (vision and hearing).
- Triage of injury, illness, or accident and provide appropriate intervention.
- Participate with staff in developing and implementing school health curriculum programs.
Requirements:
- Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
- A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in nursing.
- A minimum of two years of employment as a Registered Nurse in a child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing setting.
Shifts:
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Who You Are:
You are someone who leads with compassion and who values collaboration, professionalism, and teamwork. You are well-versed in many areas of healthcare, and you know how to work independently and with others. You have the ability to communicate effectively and assess situations quickly so you may best serve the needs of our students. You enjoy working with students and being a part of a dedicated professional team of nurses and educators.
You are someone who leads with compassion and who values collaboration, professionalism, and teamwork. You are well-versed in many areas of healthcare, and you know how to work independently and with others. You have the ability to communicate effectively and assess situations quickly so you may best serve the needs of our students. You enjoy working with students and being a part of a dedicated professional team of nurses and educators.
