Assess and evaluate students' medical history, including social, behavioral, psychological, and familial concerns. Utilizing evidence-based practice, identify the need for appropriate nursing services in the school setting. Initiate a plan of care with student and family input to best meet the needs of the individual student. Implement the plan of care with consultation with school staff and community providers as necessary. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and revise the plan as necessary.
Provides care for students in special needs classrooms as assigned. Administer prescribed and approved medication to students with parent/guardian and physician consent. Conducts home visits to initiate or follow up on the health care needs of students. Notify appropriate individuals, such as building nurses, parents, staff, physicians, of immediate and potential health-related concerns.
Provides information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs within Springfield Public Schools. Promotes healthy programs in collaboration with coalitions, associations, CDC, and Department of Public Health. Acts as a resource in health education to students and families and refers to appropriate help agencies when necessary.
Report to work as scheduled and conducts self in a professional manner. Is a role model for other nurses and for students.
Physical Requirements:
No lifting, bending, or twisting restrictions. Must be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four flights of stairs.
Qualifications:
If you believe we have a place for you on our team, come work for us.
About Our District:
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd-largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
Join a Team that Empowers Educators:
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis, and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at
molina-figueroa@springfieldpublicschools.com
.Non-Discrimination Employment Statement:
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
Notice of Sex Non-Discrimination:
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools' Title IX Coordinator at
titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com
, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at http://socrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel of Human Resources, at 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55325, at
titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com
. Springfield Public School's sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website at www.springfieldpublicschools.com.To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to
titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com
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