SOAR SUMMER NURSE 3223795

Profile

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning environment free of inequities. Accordingly, the Burlington School District's goal is to provide every student with an educational experience enhanced by the professional contributions of culturally competent representatives of different races, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, age, and sexual preference.

The S.O.A.R. summer program is seeking an experienced and energetic school nurse. School nurses strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of students and staff; identifying, assisting, overseeing, and collaborating with other school personnel in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to the learning of individual students; and collaborating with other school personnel to promote health education and a healthy learning environment for students and staff. Specifically, the school nurse organizes, provides, and/or oversees the provision of health assessments for individual students and referrals for health management or treatment. Develops, provides, and/or oversees direct health services and/or health counseling to assist students, families, and staff in making informed decisions on choices related to health. Develops, provides, and/or oversees implementation of student healthcare plans, health management protocols, and policies for all students with health needs, and recommends modifications to the school program. Interprets and/or oversees the interpretation of a student’s health status to parents/guardians and school personnel. Identifies or assists in identification, referals, and follow through on child abuse and neglect reporting as required by law. Identifies and refers students for psychosocial and substance abuse issues and evaluates interventions. Preventative Health: Maintains, evaluates, interprets, and/or oversees the review of individual student health records. Develops, implements, and/or oversees the implementation of procedures and protocols for the prevention and management of injuries and acute and chronic illness. Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases through development and/or implementation of early detection and preventative immunization programs, surveillance and follow up of contagious diseases, and reporting, as appropriate, to the Vermont Department of Health. Provides health information to individuals, school–related groups, student classes, and community organizations

Additional Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) A current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Vermont Current certificates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and first aid. Four years of clinical nursing experience beyond nursing education Completion of an educational orientation program provided through the Agency of Education and based on the requirements for delivery of health services as defined in the Vermont School Quality Standards and the Vermont manual titled Standards of Practice: School Health Services

Dates and Position Hours:

In-Service Date: (TBD), 1 day

Program Dates: July 5th - Aug 3rd. No program July 3rd or 4th

Hours: 28 hours/week, daily schedule 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Thursday.

Position Type:

Summer

Positions Available:

1

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Christopher Celotto

150 Colchester Ave

Burlington, Vermont 05401

Phone:

802-865-5332

Email:

celotto@bsdvt.org

Learn more online at http://www.SchoolSpring.com/job?4223996

Company info

Burlington School District
Christopher Celotto
Phone : 802-865-5332