School Nurse

Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission, vision, and core values.

Mission - The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth.

Vision - Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to supporting the intellectual, vocational, academic and social-emotional success of all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society. With a focus on equity, excellence, and innovation, the district serves 17,193 students across 28 schools. 

Core Values - The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. In our partnered effort to prepare students for this world, we are equally committed to:

• Inclusiveness
• Shared responsibility
• Collaborative relationships
• High expectations
• Inspiring life-long learning

JOB GOAL:  Develop, implement and manage health services for the school population.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• A Bachelor's degree in nursing, Master's degree preferred
• Certified by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a school nurse or able to meet the requirements for licensure
• Two years experience in child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing settings
• Certification in American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR/AED
• Ability to provide emergency care/assessment
• Knowledge of professional and legal requirements
• Human relations skills
• Organizational/administrative skills
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to effectively use local resources
• Techniques in health counseling/guidance
• Ability to deliver student/staff/parent presentations
• Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity 
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations 
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders 
• Experience in an urban district/setting preferred 
• Basic computer skills including data entry and word-processing    

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess and treat illness, manage chronic disease
• Provide emergency care
• Develop and implement individualized health care plans for students requiring nursing services on IEP's and 504's
• Administer medication and immunizations
• Assure student health requirements are up-to-date
• Complete health screenings
• Maintain student health records and computer records
• Provide support and referral resources for children and their families
• Work with the school physician
• Prepare regular written reports for school officials and DPH
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

REPORTS TO:            Director of School Nurses

Work Year                  10-month position

Salary                        As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and AFSCME Council 93, Local 3147-A 

BENEFITS:  The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision.  Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis. 

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).  All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy 

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, race, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement or any other consideration made unlawful by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race, when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.