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Worcester, Massachusetts
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| Job ID: 30348 |
Application Deadline:
August 31, 2010 |
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Posted: August 5, 2009 |
Starting Date:
August 31, 2009 |
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Qualifications:
1. Must have a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c. 71, s. 53)
2. Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a college or university program in nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing. (unless grand fathered by D.O.E.)
3. Meet the requirements for certification as developed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
4. Maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a recognized provider (i.e. American Red Cross, American Heart) and obtain a certification in First Aid.
Responsibilities:
Program Management:
Participates in the school health advisory committee.
Participates in establishing, reviewing, and revising policies, procedures, and specific programs that relate to the operation of the health office and/or health services.
Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs: completes and submits state-mandated reports and surveys as required by M.D.P.H. Contacts parents and does follow-up for referrals.
Promotes positive safety practices both within and outside of school buildings, and ensures that the school has a medical emergency plan which is communicated to personnel and students.
Maintains comprehensive school health records.
Collaborates with school administrators and personnel in assessing and improving the social and emotional climate of students and faculty: involves them in maintaining a healthful school environment.
Nursing Services:
Utilizes a distinct knowledge base for decision making in nursing practice.
Utilizes effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Collects information about health and development status of the student, his/her family, and significant others in a systematic and continuous manner including health and social histories, screening results, physical assessment, emotional status, performance level and health goals.
Develops a nursing diagnosis and care plan for students with specific health needs, with well-defined goals and interventions. Coordinates this plan with other providers in the school system. Assesses the outcomes on a regular basis and makes appropriate changes as needed.
Carries out appropriate referral and follow-up care are carried out on identified health problems.
Provides medically prescribed interventions, including medication administration; provides routine nursing care on an as needed or physician ordered basis; provides first aid care to students and staff.
Collaborates with school guidance department, and in a joint effort responds to frequently encountered health issues providing counseling and crisis intervention when needed. (adolescent pregnancy, substance abuse, suicide, death of a family member, physical or emotional abuse/neglect).
Identifies, delineates, and clarifies the nursing role, promotes quality of care, pursues continued professional enhancement, and demonstrates professional conduct.
Collaboration:
Collaborates with other professionals, team members and community providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and other school health activities.
Establishes a process to identify students at risk for physical and psychosocial problems, communicates health needs to other school personnel, as appropriate; and establishes a referral system using both internal and community resources; monitors school attendance relating to health/socioeconomic issues.
Actively participates as a member of the Special Education Team. Gathers information for the Medical/Developmental History report from physical records and interviews with parents/guardians. Identifies health related needs for students being reviewed for I.E.P.'s. Completes and submits reports, attends and participates in team/parent meetings.
Collects data of relevant health information, end of the month reports and annual reports of significant areas of health/safety concerns.
Serves as a member of pertinent committees and teams supporting the school. (Crisis Intervention Teams; Support Groups for students dealing with divorce, trauma or death; Health Advisory; etc.)
Serves as a liaison among school, home community health agencies and other healthcare professionals.
Serves as a resource to the administration on environmental health and safety issues.
Professional Practice:
Demonstrates current knowledge in such areas as: professional issues in school nursing, communicable disease control, growth and development, health assessment, specific health conditions, both chronic and acute, injury prevention and emergency care, health counseling, health education, health promotion and adolescent issues.
Assumes responsibility for continuing own education, meeting requirements for recertification with D.O.E., R.N. license renewal and recertification for National School Nurse Certification (if currently board certified).
Obtains expert consultation, supervision and peer review as needed.
Maintains ongoing consultation with school physician regarding student health issues; in addition to consultation with individual student's health care providers (physician, dentist, counselor).
Currently there are no openings. We will review applications periodically for internal purposes and if an opening becomes available we will contact you
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary:
$38,168 to $61,503 Per Year
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Worcester Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
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Bachelors Degree required
Must have valid RN license to practice in state of Massachusetts.
This is an anticipated opening and applications may not be reviewed until position is open. Applications are only accepted on-line.
No phone calls please.
No experience required
Masters degree preferred Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required |
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Did you complete your practicum or student teaching in an urban school district?
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Have you completed an urban education licensure program?
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Have you ever lived in an urban community?
Yes/No
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Please indicate whether you have any of the following additional qualifications:
Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
- ESL licensure or endorsements
- ELL licensure or endorsements
- Bilingual licensure or endorsements
- Fluency in language(s) other than English
- Special Education licensure or endorsements
- Reading licensure or endorsements
- None of the above
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Human Resources, Staffing Mentor Coordinator
20 Irving Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
Phone: 508-799-3027
Email: click here |
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