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Form of work***Open Until Filled*** DEPARTMENT: Nursing REPORTS TO: Principal/Nursing Supervisor FUNDING: General Fund SALARY: LPN - Union Salary Schedule WORK SCHEDULE: To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor of Nursing (In accordance with contract requirements). DUTIES: Assess and evaluate students' medical history, including social, behavioral, psychological and familial concernsUtilizing evidenced based practice, identify need for appropriate nursing services in the school settingInitiate a plan of care with student and family input to best meet needs of individual studentImplement plan of care with consultation with school staff and community providers as necessaryEvaluate effectiveness of interventions and revise plan as necessary.Provides care for students in Special Needs classroom as assignedAdminister prescribed and approved medication to students with parent/guardian and physician consentConducts home visits to initiate or follow up on the health care needs of students.Notify appropriate individuals, ie building nurse, parents, staff, physicians of immediate and potential health related concernsProvides information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs within Springfield Public SchoolsPromotes healthy programs in collaboration with coalitions, associations, CDC and Department of Public HealthActs as a resource in health education to students and families and refers to appropriate help agencies when necessaryReport to work as scheduled and conducts self in professional manner.Is a role model for other nurses and for students in SPSMaintain certification and registration and seeks out own learning experiences to keep current with new trends. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:No lifting, bending or twisting restrictions.
Must be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four flights of stairs. QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of one to two years of child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing experienceA valid and current Licensed Practical Nurse License by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.CPR and First Aid Certification by a recognized provider, renewable biannually.
