School Nurse - Elementary Level

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FRANCES DRAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL NURSE

Leominster Public Schools is looking for a full time school nurse at one of our elementary schools.

Position Description:

Provides nursing services, performs health screenings and maintains required health records within the school setting. The School Nurse creates a climate of physical and mental health and well-being in the assigned school to help minimize student absences due to illness.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Assesses and evaluates student and staff health needs, including providing care to those who become ill or injured while at school, administering medications, making referrals to social services, communicating with parents as appropriate, and completing workers compensation Reports of Injury in cases of faculty or staff injuries. *Conducts state mandated school screening programs and surveys

• Maintains comprehensive school health records, including submitting statistics, as required, to the state Departments of Public Health and Elementary and Secondary Education, and to the school district. *Educates the school community in healthy practices, and acts as a health resource for school personnel, students and families

Qualificiations:

Current Massachusetts Nursing License – BSN preferred Three years nursing experience, preferably in a community, public health, or school setting DESE School Nurse Licensure preferred CPR and First Aid certification

Salary commensurate with related experience.

Please submit resume, transcripts, references and DESE licensure