Health Office Support Nurse

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK Minuteman High School is looking to hire a Registered Nurse for the 2025-2026 academic year. Minuteman staff are responsible for delivering high-quality care designed to foster the success of their students. This is a 7.5 hour day 7:30 AM- 3:00 PM with a paid half hour lunch break. Minuteman curriculum is deeply integrated among its career majors and academic disciplines. Individuals applying for this position will commit to work collaboratively with instructors within and across all disciplines. The school nurse is responsible for implementing a school health program under the guidance of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Public Health (DPH). RESPONSIBILITIES: •Assists in implementing a comprehensive school health program consistent with the Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health. •Responsible for both nursing and clerical duties. •Implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs (vision, hearing, postural, etc.) •Promotes positive safety practices both within and outside of school buildings. •Maintains current information in a comprehensive school health records for each student based on nursing assessment and medical information, using web-based program. •Carries out communicable disease prevention and infection control based on current guidelines for universal precautions, prevention of blood borne pathogens exposure and hazardous medical waste disposal. •Provides medically prescribed interventions, including medication administration (based on state regulations) and provides care to ill children and staff on a daily basis. •Provides first aid to injured children and staff and triage to appropriate health care providers. •Provides formal health education and instruction to children within classrooms, under direction of Principal. •Is a member of the Special Education Evaluation team, Student Support Team, and 504 Team and as such attends team consultation meetings, completes health and developmental histories, makes home visits as needed, attends IEP meetings and collaborates with other team members. •Is a member of the building Safety / Crisis Intervention Team. •Provides input on health and wellness policies and procedures. •Using the nursing process, collaborates with the parent/guardian and student, when appropriate, to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for the student. •Maintains a daily record of all nurses’ office visits and activities using web-based program. •Documents the administration of all medications in accordance with school medication policy and state regulations. •Provides training to staff members, including, but not necessarily limited to Epi-Pen training, universal health precautions, basic first aid, etc. •Adheres to various regulations related to confidentiality of information. •Works with classroom teacher to prepare for fieldtrips and overnight trips so that all medication and medical needs are addressed and comply with state and federal mandates. •Coordinates substitute nursing coverage for absences, fieldtrips, or other occasions where nursing services are warranted. •Collaborates with school administrators and personnel in assessing and improving the social and emotional climate of student and faculty; involves them in maintaining a healthful school environment. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION •Must have a current Massachusetts license to practice. RN -registered nurse (preferred) or LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse. •Maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and First Aid from a recognized provider, i.e. American Heart Association. •School health experience and/or pediatric experience preferred •Must maintain confidentiality about all aspects of students and staff performance and written and oral records. Follow health and safety procedures established by the district. *Please note, this is a not a position covered by the Minuteman Faculty Association. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Equipment Used: Copier, smart board, phone, computer Physical Demands: School Nursing Evaluation Schedule: Yearly DATE REVISED07/31/2025

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000