Description of Service Opportunity:
The 2024 Summer Building Nurse will join one of 8 building based-operations teams to support the needs of students participating in onsite summer programs. Working under the direction of the CPS Operations Manager and Charge Nurse, the Nurse will be responsible for supporting medication management for students in CPS academic programs and general first aid for up to 200 students per building.

The Summer Building Nurse will be onsite from 8am - 2:00 pm (30 hrs per week) for 4 weeks, from Monday July 8 - Monday August 2nd. In addition, Summer Nurses will work up to 8 hours of pre-program preparation, including orientation.

Nurses will be hired to support one of the following buildings: CRLS, Fletcher Maynard Academy, M.L. King/ PAUS, Kennedy-Longfellow/VLUS, King Open/CSUS, Morse, Peabody/RAUC, and Tobin. In the event that all positions are not filled, nurses will be required to support two buildings.

Duties will include:

• Collaborate with Summer Program Site Coordinators on maintaining up to date student health information for the summer.
• Promote and support COVID safety protocols, including appropriate procedures for students exposed or displaying symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
• Oversee and administer medication; per student medical records and IEP/ 504 plans.
• Respond appropriately to health emergencies, and offer appropriate First Aid.
• Assess the social and emotional climate for the students.
• Help establish a positive school culture and climate where every child feels safe and respected.

Minimum Requirements:
Must be a Registered Nurse, Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant.
Must have three (3) to five (5) years of experience in nursing
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be empathic and listen to others.
Preference will be given to current CHA employees.
Experience working with youth. Nursing experience within a school setting preferred.

Length of Contract:
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024

Contract Amount:
$76.00 hourly rate, Not exceed $9728.00

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.