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DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT
OF POSITION:
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Duties include managing a busy health office, maintaining health records, dispensing medication, implementing health mandates, providing support to families, students, and staff and other duties as assigned by the Principal.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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- DESE Licensed MA School Nurse current, or ability to attain within one school year of hire, licensure as a School Nurse (all levels), by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred
- Bachelor of Science of Science in Nursing preferred
- Demonstrated success in establishing an environment that integrates caring, kindness, and respect for all into nursing practice.
- Experience in child health nursing (preferably school setting)
- Experience/training with pediatric emergencies, postural screening, school nursing, vision & hearing testing, diabetes care, health assessments, counseling parents in positive child-rearing practices, and BMI assessments
- Knowledge of medical disorders and treatment
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources
- Proficiency with computer skills
- Ability to be flexible and efficient in a busy setting and to collaborate on a regular basis
- Demonstrates sound judgment reflecting integrity and trustworthiness, and protects student confidentiality
- Engages in effective open dialogue – Consistently uses effective written, verbal, nonverbal, and visual communication skills
- Detail oriented
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