What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evening School Nurse position at Fay School?
Evening Nurse
Beginning immediately
Description
The Evening Nurse provides nursing services, first aid, illness assessment, and health maintenance to students Monday through Friday, 2:30pm-10:00pm., when school is in session. The Evening Nurse reports to the Lead Nurse and collaborates with the consulting physician and other nurses to provide comprehensive nursing coverage to Fay School day and boarding students in grades K-9, and children enrolled in The Early Learning Center at Fay and FaySummer programs. This position may be part or full-time and is a 10 month position that may be eligible for benefits, depending on the scheduled hours.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a BSN, with a minimum of five years’ supervised nursing experience, maintain a current Massachusetts RN license, and maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid. We seek a motivated, resourceful, and flexible nurse with excellent judgment and interpersonal skills who understands the health needs of children and who can work in a shared, cooperative environment with minimal medical supervision.
Candidates must be team players and possess strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to work with residential students learning English and parents who may have minimal English skills. The ability to work efficiently, quickly, and accurately is vital. Comfort with Microsoft Office applications and Google applications and the willingness to learn internal medical records software are required.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing nursing services for sick or injured students during school hours (2:30pm-10:00pm) with the ability to occasionally stay beyond scheduled hours if needed
- Providing first aid, illness assessment, and health maintenance to students
- Administering daily prescription and PRN medication according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Medication Administration guidelines
- Communicating with parents and administrators about student illnesses and care plans
- Developing health care plans with interventions and goals in accordance with school nursing practice with the consulting physician.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of individual student visits to the Health Office
- Consulting with administrators, teachers, other nurses, Athletic Trainer, School Physician, Advisors, Duty Administrators, and/or Dorm Parents to provide a safe and healthy school environment
- Providing for the physical safety of the school community by monitoring immunizations, screening for infectious illness, and reporting diseases as required by law
- Identifying students who exhibit health or emotional needs and providing health education and crisis intervention as needed, including referral to Fay School Counseling Services for emotional health issues
Salary to be determined based on experience and education.
At Fay, faculty and staff engage in and support school-wide equity and inclusion efforts. Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community. Interested candidates should upload and submit a cover letter and resume to our secure portal.
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to our secure portal .
Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any category protected under applicable law in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000