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The Rivers School · 3 months ago

School Nurse- Substitute

Weston, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The Rivers School is a 6-12 co-ed independent day school located in Weston, MA, seeking a substitute school nurse to implement the school health program in the absence of the regular nurse. The role includes providing nursing services for students, maintaining health records, and collaborating with the permanent school nurse and local health authorities.

EducationHigher EducationPrimary Education

Responsibilities

Ability to originate, update, and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the coordinated school health program and Standing Orders

Has working knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA and how they apply to student medical records

Oversees and provides direct care to students to maximize health and wellness within the school community

Works in collaboration with consulting physician. Work is self-directed but performed in accordance with the policies and procedures and state law regarding nursing practice

Implement federal, state and local health regulations

Demonstrate clinical competency in school nursing practice: Recognize changes in the student's physical and mental condition and take appropriate action. Adapt nursing care interventions to the student’s physical condition, emotional status, and developmental level

Provide care to students with chronic, acute and emergent health care needs based on the individual’s condition and, when needed, in consultation with school physician, while meeting the standards of school nursing practice

Maintain student’s confidential records of immunizations, medication administration, insurance, health findings, and other relevant health data

Serve as a resource person on health-related topics for school staff

Identify community health resources and guide students, faculty and staff in their use

Collaborate with the local health department on matters of public health

Order and maintain security of school health supplies and medications

Administer prescribed and over the counter medications per standing orders

Responds to health related issues, providing crisis intervention when necessary, by communicating directly with appropriate division head and/or school counselor as needed