What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead School Nurse position at Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents?
Position Summary: Oversees a team of school nurses, making decisions and directing student care initiatives. Collaborates with nursing staff at all of ACCEPT’s locations on daily student care. Provides skilled nursing care and management of students in all of ACCEPT’S programs.
Qualifications Required
BSN/RN current and in good standing with the MA State Licensing Board
DESE License current and in good standing with the MA State Licensing Board
5 years of experience as a School Nurse
CPR Certified
Certified to administer epinephrine auto-injector training to staff
Experience with pediatric g-tubes, diabetes, and urostomies
Experience caring for students with mental or behavioral disorders
Cognitive skills as related to the position
Qualifications Desired
Master’s degree in Nursing
Experience with SNAP documentation
Safety Care Training
Bilingual (Spanish/Portugese)
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Manages medical interventions for all students – diabetes management, first aid, wound care, etc.
Develops individualized health care plans, and attend student IEP meetings
Works closely with parents and health care providers to meet the medical needs of students
Coordinates and communicates with parents, outside providers and ACCEPT Director of Student Services
Consults with ACCEPT Director of Student Services to make decisions relative to medical services
Administers oral and enteral medication as needed
Co-manages and helps develop student and staff wellness programs
May need to provide G-tube care and feedings, & seizure monitoring
Manages, directs and provides guidance to School program nurses
Oversees policy and procedure maintenance
Occasionally travels to other ACCEPT locations (Natick and Medway) as well as travel with students to off-site trips
Organizes meetings and PD requirements for all nursing staff
Delegates medication administration and trains staff on usage of Epinephrine auto-injector (epipen)
Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide optimal care for students
Coordinates an ongoing continuing education program for staff to facilitate their meeting the requirements for licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Education and to maintain and expand clinical skills
Encourages staff to participate in pertinent conferences and workshops addressing a range of school health issues
Creates and implements new procedures and documentation regarding health curriculum
Participates in district-wide school safety planning; review and revision of school safety plans, multi-hazard planning, crisis team trainings, etc.
Communicates with nursing and program staff to provide updates on new procedures and policies
Nonessential Functions
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Executive Director
Occasional travel to other ACCEPT’s locations
Success Factors/Job Competencies
Compassion and ability to work with children with special needs
Great attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to lead
Positive and proactive attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
Commitment to company mission and values
Strong team player
Physical Demands And Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, Nurse spends a considerable amount of time walking, bending, stretching, and occasionally assisting in patient transfer. Nurses must guard against back injury when assisting in student lifts and transfers; and must follow proper body mechanics for lifting/moving students. Nurse may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.
Physical Demands: while performing the duties of the job, employee is required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, use needles, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, see, stand for prolonged periods of time, stretch, have visual acuity and fine motor skills, assist in student lifts and transfers, lift up to 50Lbs as well as assist with lifting a young adult, and required to perform physical restraint of a student at times of behavioral escalation; routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax, phones, shredders and filing cabinets.
Work Environment: This work is performed in a school environment.
Qualifications Required
BSN/RN current and in good standing with the MA State Licensing Board
DESE License current and in good standing with the MA State Licensing Board
5 years of experience as a School Nurse
CPR Certified
Certified to administer epinephrine auto-injector training to staff
Experience with pediatric g-tubes, diabetes, and urostomies
Experience caring for students with mental or behavioral disorders
Cognitive skills as related to the position
Qualifications Desired
Master’s degree in Nursing
Experience with SNAP documentation
Safety Care Training
Bilingual (Spanish/Portugese)
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Manages medical interventions for all students – diabetes management, first aid, wound care, etc.
Develops individualized health care plans, and attend student IEP meetings
Works closely with parents and health care providers to meet the medical needs of students
Coordinates and communicates with parents, outside providers and ACCEPT Director of Student Services
Consults with ACCEPT Director of Student Services to make decisions relative to medical services
Administers oral and enteral medication as needed
Co-manages and helps develop student and staff wellness programs
May need to provide G-tube care and feedings, & seizure monitoring
Manages, directs and provides guidance to School program nurses
Oversees policy and procedure maintenance
Occasionally travels to other ACCEPT locations (Natick and Medway) as well as travel with students to off-site trips
Organizes meetings and PD requirements for all nursing staff
Delegates medication administration and trains staff on usage of Epinephrine auto-injector (epipen)
Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide optimal care for students
Coordinates an ongoing continuing education program for staff to facilitate their meeting the requirements for licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Education and to maintain and expand clinical skills
Encourages staff to participate in pertinent conferences and workshops addressing a range of school health issues
Creates and implements new procedures and documentation regarding health curriculum
Participates in district-wide school safety planning; review and revision of school safety plans, multi-hazard planning, crisis team trainings, etc.
Communicates with nursing and program staff to provide updates on new procedures and policies
Nonessential Functions
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Executive Director
Occasional travel to other ACCEPT’s locations
Success Factors/Job Competencies
Compassion and ability to work with children with special needs
Great attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to lead
Positive and proactive attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
Commitment to company mission and values
Strong team player
Physical Demands And Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, Nurse spends a considerable amount of time walking, bending, stretching, and occasionally assisting in patient transfer. Nurses must guard against back injury when assisting in student lifts and transfers; and must follow proper body mechanics for lifting/moving students. Nurse may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.
Physical Demands: while performing the duties of the job, employee is required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, use needles, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, see, stand for prolonged periods of time, stretch, have visual acuity and fine motor skills, assist in student lifts and transfers, lift up to 50Lbs as well as assist with lifting a young adult, and required to perform physical restraint of a student at times of behavioral escalation; routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax, phones, shredders and filing cabinets.
Work Environment: This work is performed in a school environment.