Job Description
School Nurse Fay School Southborough, MA Job Details Full-time $67,000 - $71,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Medical software BLS Certification Parent collaboration English First Aid Certification Attention to detail Parent communication in school administration Organizational skills Productivity software Working with individuals with language barriers Time management First aid and CPR Full Job Description School Nurse Beginning Immediately Description The School Nurse provides nursing services, first aid, and injury and illness assessment to students in the Fay Primary School and Early Learning Center during the school year. The School Nurse reports to the Lead Nurse and collaborates with other Fay nurses to provide comprehensive nursing coverage to Fay School students in grades K-2 and children enrolled in The Early Learning Center at Fay. Successful candidates must have strong clinical skills, outstanding organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent time management skills. Candidates must demonstrate sound judgment and resourcefulness. The ability to work independently is essential. The normal work schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8:00am -4:00pm. This is a full time, school year position and is eligible for benefits. Qualifications Candidates must have a current Massachusetts RN or LPN license, with a minimum of five years' supervised nursing experience, and maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid. We seek a motivated, resourceful, and flexible nurse with excellent judgment and interpersonal skills who understands the health needs of children and who can work in a shared, cooperative environment with minimal medical supervision. Candidates must be team players and possess strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to work with summer residential students learning English and parents who may have minimal English skills. The ability to work efficiently, quickly, and accurately is vital. Comfort with Microsoft Office applications and Google applications and the willingness to learn internal medical records software are required. Responsibilities Include Providing nursing services for sick or injured students during school hours (8:00am - 4:00pm) with the ability to occasionally stay beyond scheduled hours if required Providing first aid as well as injury and illness assessment Administering daily prescription and PRN medication according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Medication Administration guidelines Communicating with parents and/or faculty about student illnesses and care plans Developing health care plans with interventions and goals in accordance with school nursing practice with the consulting physician Maintaining accurate documentation of individual student visits to the Health Office Consulting with administrators, teachers, and other nurses to provide a safe and healthy school environment Providing for the physical safety of the school community by monitoring immunizations, screening for infectious illness, and reporting diseases as required by law Identifying students who exhibit health or emotional needs and providing health education and crisis intervention as needed, including referral to Fay School Counseling Services for emotional health issues Actively support and promote a school culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging Other duties as assigned Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community. Salary will be determined based on experience and education. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references via our The salary range for this position is $67,000-$71,000. Fay School, 48 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772 Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any category protected under applicable law in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$67,000.00 - $71,000.00 per year Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location:
In person