21^st CCLC- Summer Program Nurse (3)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The nurse will work at either of the following schools: William S. Greene Elementary School, Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School or Talbot Innovation School. The summer school session will take place July 2- August 7, 2018 on Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. (elementary sites) and 8:00 a.m.-2:30 for Talbot.

QUALIFICATIONS:              

• Must have a current Massachusetts license to practice as a registered nurse
• Maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and First Aid from a recognized provider, i.e. American Heart Association.
• Mature, stable person who enjoys working with children and who demonstrates sound judgment.

REPORTS TO: 21^st Century Site Coordinator(s)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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These responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Promotes positive safety practices both within and outside of school         

Buildings

• Carries out communicable disease prevention and infection control     

            based on current guidelines for universal precautions, prevention of blood

            born pathogens exposure and hazardous medical waste disposal

• Provides medically prescribed interventions including the administration of medication (based on state and Local Regulations), nursing procedures, and assists with nursing care to the chronically ill children on a daily basis
• Responds to frequently encountered health issues, providing counseling and crisis intervention when required, e.g., responds to child neglect or abuse issues (as required by Massachusetts statute).
• Provides first aid to injured children and staff; provides everyday care of acutely ill children; manages children with communicable diseases
• Required to go on field trips

SALARY

                        Professional/Instructional Stipend: $31.00/hour per contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

            Position is dependent upon performance and available grant funding.

The Fall River Public Schools offers all programs, activities, and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,

sexual orientation, and disability.