School Nurse/RN

At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services

**One 32 hour/week shift, 3-11 & one 24 hour/week, 11p-7am available.

SUMMARY

The RN provides nursing care to sick students. Assesses student complaints, gives medications as ordered and handles specific responsibilities assigned. Provides support to parents and staff. Takes all concerns seriously and responds appropriately.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains current licensure

Dispenses medications as necessary

Provides nursing care to students in the Health Center as dictated by the situation

Maintains accurate notes and provides precise reports

Assumes responsibility for portions of the medication procedure:

- Updating prescriptions from doctors every six months and medication orders annually;

- Keeps medication sheets up to date;

- Implements new MD orders and changes as needed;

- Knowledge and understanding of the side effects of all medications dispensed;

- Keeps accurate records and schedules lab tests on individual students according to medical protocol

and as ordered by physicians;

- Provides staff with pertinent information on health-related issues.

Orients and trains Residential Life Skills instructors, educational, and vocational staff to the medication procedures

per DPH guidelines

Notifies Director of Health Services or covering supervisor of any emergency medical situations

as they occur and follows the protocol for emergency care on or off campus

Implements and monitors diet programs for those students necessitating weight control

Provides emergency first aid for students and personnel

Assumes the responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence

May have specific responsibilities assigned i.e. medications, keeping current the prescriptions,

monitoring charts, and follow up on medications returned after school vacations, etc.

Documents accurately and completely on the following, but not limited to:

clinic log, nurses notes, communications log, phone log

replenishes first aid boxes as necessary

helps verify med sheet monthly

Logs in medication received from pharmacy in appropriate file.

Logs in and counts medications received from student’s family in appropriate file

Attends departments meetings

Keeps work area clean, stocked and safe

Accepts responsibility to participate in the daily count of controlled substance on hand with

on-coming nurse.

Monitors and charts BP, P, and weights monthly

Participates in monthly orientation

Tracks completion of annual physical exams as required by EEC

Tracks immunizations to ensure they are kept up to date

Checks and recounts all medications that are packed for a home visit

Prepares medical summaries for IEP and updates as needed

Regular attendance and promptly reports to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential

functions of this position

Upholds the mission and corporate values of St. Coletta’s and Cardinal Cushing Schools of Mass., Inc.

Adheres to the Cardinal Cushing Center Code of Professional Standards and Behavior.

Completes other assignments as deemed appropriate by the Director/covering supervisor.

NIGHT NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES

Checks and prepares all medication for administration

Orders student’s medications as needed through pharmacy

Notifies parents in writing/e-mail when student’s med supply is low

or due to be filled

Checks to make sure inhalers, epi-pens, diastats and PRN medications

have not expired

Ensures correct labels on medication bottles

Packs for field trips and home visits

**One 32 hour/week shift, 3-11 & one 24 hour/week, 11p-7am available.

SUMMARY

The RN provides nursing care to sick students. Assesses student complaints, gives medications as ordered and handles specific responsibilities assigned. Provides support to parents and staff. Takes all concerns seriously and responds appropriately.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains current licensure

Dispenses medications as necessary

Provides nursing care to students in the Health Center as dictated by the situation

Maintains accurate notes and provides precise reports

Assumes responsibility for portions of the medication procedure:

- Updating prescriptions from doctors every six months and medication orders annually;

- Keeps medication sheets up to date;

- Implements new MD orders and changes as needed;

- Knowledge and understanding of the side effects of all medications dispensed;

- Keeps accurate records and schedules lab tests on individual students according to medical protocol

and as ordered by physicians;

- Provides staff with pertinent information on health-related issues.

Orients and trains Residential Life Skills instructors, educational, and vocational staff to the medication procedures

per DPH guidelines

Notifies Director of Health Services or covering supervisor of any emergency medical situations

as they occur and follows the protocol for emergency care on or off campus

Implements and monitors diet programs for those students necessitating weight control

Provides emergency first aid for students and personnel

Assumes the responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence

May have specific responsibilities assigned i.e. medications, keeping current the prescriptions,

monitoring charts, and follow up on medications returned after school vacations, etc.

Documents accurately and completely on the following, but not limited to:

clinic log, nurses notes, communications log, phone log

replenishes first aid boxes as necessary

helps verify med sheet monthly

Logs in medication received from pharmacy in appropriate file.

Logs in and counts medications received from student’s family in appropriate file

Attends departments meetings

Keeps work area clean, stocked and safe

Accepts responsibility to participate in the daily count of controlled substance on hand with

on-coming nurse.

Monitors and charts BP, P, and weights monthly

Participates in monthly orientation

Tracks completion of annual physical exams as required by EEC

Tracks immunizations to ensure they are kept up to date

Checks and recounts all medications that are packed for a home visit

Prepares medical summaries for IEP and updates as needed

Regular attendance and promptly reports to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential

functions of this position

Upholds the mission and corporate values of St. Coletta’s and Cardinal Cushing Schools of Mass., Inc.

Adheres to the Cardinal Cushing Center Code of Professional Standards and Behavior.

Completes other assignments as deemed appropriate by the Director/covering supervisor.

NIGHT NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES

Checks and prepares all medication for administration

Orders student’s medications as needed through pharmacy

Notifies parents in writing/e-mail when student’s med supply is low

or due to be filled

Checks to make sure inhalers, epi-pens, diastats and PRN medications

have not expired

Ensures correct labels on medication bottles

Packs for field trips and home visits

Position Type:Full-time

Salary:$30 to $35 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

• Formal Education
  
  Graduate of NLN approved school of nursing
  
  Current RN license, will also consider LPN with experience
  
  A valid driver’s license
  
  Completion of Orientation and required training
  
  Certification: Receive initial certification and re-certification as appropriate in the following
  
  - CPR
  
  - Safety Care
  
  Skills/Abilities/Competencies
  
  Good nursing and assessment skills
  
  Ability to work flexible hours
  
  Ability to respond to emergency situations, utilizing common sense above all
  
  Must be able to relate well with students, parents, staff, doctors, etc.
  
  Ability to set limits
  
  Physical Demand
  
  Good vision
  
  Ability to stand on feet long periods of time
  
  Physically restrains students according to Safety Care standards
  
  Assists and/or lifts students who have physical disabilities
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Gina Rosas
• 405 Washington Street
• Hanover, Massachusetts 02339
• Phone: 781.829.1216
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