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School Nurse (Immediate Start)

Employer
Alma del Mar Charter School
Location
New Bedford, MA
Closing date
Sep 20, 2021

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Sector
Nursing, General Nursing
Organization Type
Corporate
School Nurse

About Alma

Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders. We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content-rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a three dimensional vision of student achievement that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.

We're located in New Bedford, Massachusetts a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement.

Alma gets results for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.

The School Nurse Job

Provide Health Services for All Students

* Provide assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral for appropriate medical care of students with acute or chronic health conditions.
* Supervise prescribed medical treatments and medication administration in accordance with all regulations.
* Coordinate the provision of first aid supplies.
* Conduct vision and hearing screenings; coordinate dental screenings.
* Participate as a crisis team member and coordinate emergency services for students and staff in the event of sudden illness or injury.

Manage Student Health Care

* Assist in the development of all health-related policies and procedures
* Develop a medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school
* Monitor compliance with current state immunization and health assessment requirements.
* Participate in the development of IEPs and 504 plans to address individual needs
* Build relationships with other medical providers in New Bedford and surrounding communities
* Prepare health reports for supervisor, Department of Education and Department of Public Health.
* Monitor the spread of contagious illness and draft management plans as necessary

Who We're Looking For

We seek outstanding people with the following qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree preferred
* At least two years of experience working with children and families in a school or community setting
* Must hold a current nursing license to practice in Massachusetts
* Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow

* Strong team orientation
* Infectious joy
* Bilingual preferred

What You Can Expect

* Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
* High quality, weekly professional development
* Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs (+ a supply budget!)
* Prep periods every day
* Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues

Start Date: August 2021

Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

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