What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Summit Academy School?
What is Summit Academy?
Summit Academy is a small, private, and therapeutic special education day school. We currently have a total of 25 students in our school, ranging from K through 12th grade. Our student population has diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as other related diagnoses. Our school focuses on academics and increasing appropriate social skills while decreasing challenging behaviors. Our school is an incredibly small community and becomes more like a big family than a group of co-workers. We treasure and value one another and enjoy learning from each other's strengths and skill sets as we work together as a team.
Job Responsibilities
The school nurse is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a school health program. Responsibilities include program management, nursing services, collaboration, health education, emergency planning, and professional practice. As a nurse registered through the Massachusetts Board of Registration, the school nurse must adhere to the Nurse Practice Act, pertinent regulations governing nursing practice and standards of care established by the professional organizations.
Our School Year
Our school year is 198 days (early August through late June), and we offer an optional summer program in July.
Benefits
•Mothers hours - five days a week
•Competitive salary
•403b
•School calendar for vacations
•Sick days and personal days
•Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Salary : $35 - $45