The Natick Public Schools Seek a

Substitute School Nurse

 

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools

 

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. 

 

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

 

Job Title	Substitute School Nurse	Location	District Wide
Reports To	School Nurse Director of Nursing Building Principal	Work days/FTE	n/a
Salary/Benefits	Non-Rep Compensation Schedule	Benefits Eligible?	No
JOB GOAL: Profile of a Natick Educator
The Natick Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking substitute RNs districtwide. School nursing is a dynamic discipline embracing a variety of functions which fall under the broad categories of health assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to relate to children at the required level.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to take direction from the Nurse and/or Principal.
• Ability to work independently.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Respect and protect the confidentiality of students, staff, families, etc.
• Experience as a CNA/HHA preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Student Services may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The substitute nurse is a registered nurse who assumes the duties of the school nurse in the event of the school nurse’s absence.
• Responsible to ensure the smooth operation of the Health Office and provide appropriate nursing care to students and staff including the administration of medications.
• Render emergency first aid as necessary.
• Triages students/staff with illness or injury and provides appropriate intervention
• Demonstrates professional behavior with all interactions
• Maintain professional dress and appearance

Professional Certification:

• Must have a valid license (MA RN) to practice as a registered nurse in Massachusetts. BSN preferred.
• Must complete an orientation program based upon guidelines issued form the Department of Public Health and the Natick Public Schools.
• Must be certified and maintain current certification in CPR for healthcare professionals through a recognized provider (i.e. American Heart Association)
• Recent pediatric or community health experience
• Computer experience with electronic medical records
• Must complete a CORI check and  complete fingerprinting 
• Responsible to ensure the smooth operation of the Health Office and provide appropriate nursing care to students and staff including the administration of medications.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Strong knowledge of healthcare as they relate to children and adolescents
• Understanding of social-emotional development of students
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and highly qualified
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and success. 

Preferred Experience: 

• Two years of experience in pediatric or community health
• Previous public school experience preferred 

Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues.
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative.
• Candidates must have outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth.
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• An unrelenting focus on student success, safety and accountability.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements. 

 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Phone, personal computer and software applications, scanner, copy machine, calculator, printers and fax machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations. 
• On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; 
• remain in a stationary position for periods of time; 
• operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.); 
• read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; 
• position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
• communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
• observe details at close range
• in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
• multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
• may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting 
• lifting up to and including 25 lbs
• the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews 
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

 

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.