School Nurse (part time)
Company: The Park School
Location: Brookline
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
About the Park School -The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade VIII
independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in
education.The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence,
combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement
of each child to develop to his or her greatest potential. Our
school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children
develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard
work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. We
encourage each student to strive for intellectual, physical and
moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.
-The School Nurse reports to the Director of Health Services. This
is a part-time, 10-month position for the school year 2022-2023
(2:00 to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday). The ideal candidate will
demonstrate an enthusiasm for supporting students, faculty and
staff, and parents regarding matters of health, wellness,
injury/illness prevention, and medical care. - -Duties &
Responsibilities -
Demonstrate clinical competency in
school nursing practice and oversee the health care for students,
providing first aid care and medically prescribed support and/or
services.Assess students' health and refer students to urgent care
or the emergency room, as necessary.Be available to work in
partnership with, and communicate by phone and email with the
Director of Health Services regarding student health concerns.
-Maintain confidential records and other relevant health data.
-Knowledge, Skills & Abilities -
Awareness and appreciation of a
culturally diverse community including racial, ethnic,
socioeconomic, language and gender identity diversity.Ability to
maintain electronic medical records. Experience with Magnus Health
is preferred.Must be able to navigate a multi-building campus in
all weather conditions.Must be able to communicate verbally and in
writing to employees, students, parents and medical
professionals.
-Qualifications
Active nursing license in MA must be
current and maintained.A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in
nursing from an accredited college or university is
required.Current certification in CPR Adult/Child, and Automated
External Defibrillator (AED).Certification from the National Board
of Certification of School Nurses is valued.Prior experience
working in a school environment is preferred.Prior experience in
triage nursing is valued. -Application Information
Please visit our to complete an
application and upload your resume, cover letter, and names of
three references.
Competitive salary and benefits,
including a strong professional development program, will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience. -The Park School
welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community
and who have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and
inclusion in their profession. -The Park School is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex,
disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or
family composition or any other status protected by applicable law
in the administration of its employment, education, admission,
financial aid, and other policies and programs.Powered by
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