Job Description
Job Description
League School for Autism is an award-winning, year-round program dedicated to the education of children on the autism spectrum. Our team approach to education creates a collaborative, supportive and open environment within our community. We are currently seeking a SCHOOL NURSE for our program in Walpole.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Current Massachusetts registration as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Minimum of two years’ nursing experience, which must include general nursing, supervision and staff training.
Supervision Received: Nurse Manager
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
The School Nurse is responsible for the overall monitoring of the health and safety of the students and for coordinating the management of staff and daily activities in meeting these needs. Member of the Safety Committee.
1. Implements and manages a comprehensive school/residential health program
consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, DESE regulation, EEC regulation, and MDPH
regulation.
2. Prepares medications for administration staff.
3. Provides training for the supervisory/teaching staff in the administration of medication.
4. Coordinates and implements the state mandated programs (annual physicals,
immunizations, scoliosis, vision, hearing, etc.) and surveillance and screening programs.
5. Monitors the health and safety issues within all locations of the residential and school
program.
6. Provides the initial orientation and ongoing in-service training of all staff in the areas of health and safety needs, medical conditions, medical diagnosis, and treatment plans.
7. Maintains comprehensive and confidential paper and electronic school health records, including daily logs, accident reports, and individual reports.
8. Ensures that parents/guardians are informed of health needs of students.
9. Communicates with outside agencies and physicians, as necessary.
10. Assists in the planning and implementation of documentation procedures (i.e.
medication administration, physicians’ orders, skin checks, health and safety reports,
food intake charts, weights and heights, etc.).
11. Participates in in-service training, as required by agency policy.
12. Coordinates in-service training for all school/residential personnel in CPR, First Aid,
Medication Administration, AED training, anaphylaxis, seizure protocol, and current
health issues.
13. Communicates with parents and service agencies on topics related to health needs of designated students.
14. Monitors menus, meal preparation, and food storage in residential homes.
15. Orders medications and medical supplies for residential students.
16. Participates in ongoing professional development as needed to maintain MA license as a registered nurse and licensure with MA DESE.
17. Provides medical emergency coverage 7 days per week and 24 hours per day.
Available for consultation over the phone for medication/medical-related issues.
18. Performs other reasonably related duties, as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services and QA or the Chief Executive Officer.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, and SNAP Nursing Software.
Certificates and Licenses:
RN with current MA certification and work experience with Autistic Population
CPR
First Aid
Safety Care
Valid Driver’s License
Benefits
League School offers a substantial benefit package that includes 75% employer paid health and dental, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, tuition assistance of up to $5,000 per school year, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, as well as paid Sick and Personal days in addition to school vacation weeks off.
Equal Opportunity Employer
League School for Autism is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by federal and state laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who challenge such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
To apply, please go to:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment…