Long Term Substitute Nurse

Development, organization and implementation of health care policies as well as coordination of nursing services. Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate school health services including protocols and procedures to address mandated, school-based screenings and referrals. (Vision, hearing, scoliosis, height and weight, BMI, youth-risk assessment, etc.) Provide clinical nursing leadership and facilitate opportunities for continuing education. Conduct tests for sight and hearing, process results, and implement recommendations. Compile statistics, present reports to the Principal and Superintendent as needed. Report monthly and yearly statistics to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Submit yearly BMI statistics and any abnormal findings regarding disease outbreaks. Establish and maintain relationships with School Physician, i.e. standing orders, emergency procedures. Hold and dispense prescription drugs Participate in local emergency and pandemic planning efforts. Coordinate pandemic plan within the school, as needed. Assist Administration in development and maintenance of the school's emergency and crisis plan, and an active participate of the school’s Wellness Committee. Collaborate with MDPH, Student Services Department, staff and administration to ensure students' health care needs are met. Participate in IEP and 504 meetings for students with medical or psychological issues. Serve as a healthcare consultant and resource for school personnel, students and parents/families. Provide training to support individual student healthcare needs within the school setting. Liaison between students, families, school personnel and physicians. Coordinate budget planning, acquisition and distribution of medical supplies and equipment. Provide consultation and training as indicated to transportation providers - regarding emergency protocols, EpiPen, etc. Coordinate, plan and perform in-service training for staff regarding blood borne pathogens, medication administration, EpiPen use, first aid and emergency procedures. Delegation of medication and EpiPens to unlicensed personnel as approved by the DPH. Management of communicable disease control, including monitoring, surveillance, and participation in disease prevention and outbreak within the school. Assessment, planning, provision of care, and evaluation for students and staff who are sick, injured, or have mental health issues and referral of care when appropriate. Development and implementation of individual health care and emergency care plans. Data input such as immunizations, physicals, medical and psychological conditions and assures appropriate staff is notified. Provide instruction and guidance to students relative to personal health, first aid etc, as a resource person in conjunction with classroom instruction. Dissemination of health information to staff, students, and families to promote a healthy lifestyle. COMPENSATION: Compensation and benefits per STA/Teachers’ Contract. May change in accordance with subsequent STA Teachers’ Union contracts.