Assistant Nurse
BURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Anticipated Start Date: August 26, 2024
REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Building Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in managing the school health services program under the direction of the Nurse and Principal and in compliance with school district health policies, procedures, and protocols
- Strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of students
- The focus of school nursing services is the prevention of illnesses, early detection and intervention of health problems.
- Collaborate with School Nurse regarding medical needs, care plans, medication plans and communication with parents and medical specialists. Provide other nursing care as determined by School Nurse.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide school health services to students
- Maintain health records including daily health visits
- Document mandated school screenings and immunization compliance
- Coordinated school health activities and health education
- Serve as a liaison between school, home and community regarding health issues
- Communicate with families regarding school attendance
- Deployed to Union 61 elementary schools to serve as substitute nurse on occasion if needed
- Other duties as assigned by the building principal and building nurse
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Massachusetts certification in CPR, AED and First Aid
- Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results
Kathy Pelley, Principal
Burgess Elementary School
45 Burgess Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
pelleyk@tantasqua.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.69 - $40.62 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Sturbridge, MA 01566: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person