Per Diem School Nurse RNLPN

ANTICIPATED OPENING

School Spring Posting #5914371

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

Work Year: 2026-2027

Effective Date Of Employment: September 2026

Salary:RN $30.00 per hour

RN DESE Certified $40.00 per hour

LPN $25.00 per hour

Organizational Relationship

or Line of Authority:

Directly responsible to the Supervisor of Health & Nursing Services the Principalin all matters related to the building and Superintendent of Schools and or his/her designee

Statement of Duties:

• Promote and maintain optimal physical and emotional health of students.
• Provide emergency care and first aid in cases of injury and sudden illness.
• Maintain health records and document pertinent information.
• Maintain confidentiality of students medical issues.
• Review medical records for students
• Notify parents of illnesses and accidents which occur during school hours and fill out appropriate accident forms.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by Doctor as necessary. Treatments may include but is not limited to: g-tube feedings suctioning and positioning.
• Assess and evaluate the students health as necessary.
• Assess pertinent family history and home situation factors.
• Inform teachers and staff regarding medical issues that may affect them.
• Is a member of the Building Crisis Response Team
• Counsel students parents and school personnel and plan action for eliminating minimizing or accepting health problems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years full time or equivalent part time paid experience as a registered nurse in a recognized public school or public health agency.
• Bilingual Preferred.
• Must possess a current validRegistered Nurse Licenseissued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as aSchool Nurse- Preferred
• Must be CPR certified.
• Knowledge of present-day public health nursing practice including its underlying principles and techniques.
• Must be able to function independently prioritize have good organization skills and be able to multitask.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move in and out of office classrooms buildings and up and down stairs. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment including a computer strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Strength to lift and/or carry materials/items/persons weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance as the students may need positioning.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin age gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation or disability.

Required Experience:

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