What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extended School Year (ESY) School Nurse - Summer 2026 position at Watertown Public Schools?
Position: Extended School Year School Nurse
Position Type: Part-time, Hourly
Department: Extended School Year - Summer 2026
Location: Hosmer Elementary School / WHS Moxley
Reports to: ESY Coordinators
Salary range: $42.00/hr
Dates: July 6, 2026 - August 6, 2026
Shift: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday-Thursday
Number of Positions: 2
General Description:
The role involves providing direct care to students, ensuring health plans are updated, and communicating with families about illnesses or injuries. The nurse will handle daily needs, maintain care logs, support field trips, and attend training.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct service and treatment when needed.
- Ensure student health plans, including but not limited to allergy plans, asthma action plans, seizure action plans, etc. are up-to-date for all students and followed.
- Communicate with families regarding student illnesses, symptoms, injuries, and care given.
- Respond to daily building-based nursing needs.
- Maintain logs of care administered and complete other forms and documentation as required by the District.
- Provide support to field trips as needed
- Attend pre-program training.
Qualifications Required:
- BSN or RN license is required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Preferred:
- Experience as a school nurse preferred: preference will be given to candidates with pediatric expertise and experience
Please submit your resume and letter of interest by [insert date] for priority consideration.
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