What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Overlook Middle School?
The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and student-focused School Nurse to join our middle school team. The successful candidate will play an essential role in supporting student health, safety, and well-being while helping students access and participate fully in their educational experience. This position works collaboratively with school administrators, staff, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies to provide comprehensive school health services.
Key Responsibilities
-Assess student health needs and provide appropriate nursing care for injuries, acute illnesses, and chronic health conditions.
-Respond to medical emergencies throughout the school building and grounds.
-Develop and maintain individualized health care plans and emergency action plans for students with medical needs.
-Administer medications and perform nursing procedures in accordance with provider orders, applicable laws, and district policies.
-Maintain accurate, confidential student health records and required documentation.
-Monitor immunization compliance and support appropriate school exclusion and re-entry procedures.
-Communicate with families and healthcare providers regarding student health needs and recommended follow-up care.
-Coordinate mandated health screenings and assessments in accordance with Massachusetts requirements and district procedures.
-Support infection prevention, communicable disease reporting, and public health initiatives in collaboration with local health authorities.
-Train and delegate health care responsibilities to qualified personnel as permitted by law and nursing practice standards.
-Provide health education and training to staff and families on topics such as emergency response, EpiPen administration, bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and chronic health conditions.
-Collaborate with school personnel to identify health-related barriers to learning and recommend appropriate educational accommodations.
-Monitor health trends, maintain medical supplies, prepare required reports, and participate in committees and professional development.
-Perform other related duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Health Services and Wellness.