About LPSLynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston’s north shore. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation. Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative junior/senior high school. We are a linguistically-rich community with 68% of our students speaking two or more languages.
LPS Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.
The Lynn Public Schools is committed to our Core Values: InclusivenessShared ResponsibilityCollaborative RelationshipsHigh ExpectationsInspiring Life-Long Learning
Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family. LPS Strategic Plan
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
One to two years experience in a child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting
Current CPR/AED certification by American Heart Association or Red Cross
Ability to provide care and safety to medically complex student/s which may include lifting and diapering/toileting
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
Basic computer skills including data entry and word-processingWe encourage you to apply or reach out for more information if you meet some of the qualifications above. The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. We are committed to hiring educators that represent diversity of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion and gender.
JOB GOAL: Provides nursing care to medically complex studentsRESPONSIBILITIES
Provide 1:1 care to student with special health care needs or provide care to multiple students in a special education classroom setting
Ride bus with students before and after school when needed
Ensure student safety at all times
Assess and treat illness, manage chronic disease
Provide emergency care/assessment
Implement plan of care per individualized health care plans or emergency plan for students requiring nursing services on IEPs and 504s
Administer medications
Perform treatments or nursing procedures
Assist with ADLs and hygiene care
Work collaboratively with the school nurse/nursing administration, school staff, and health care providers/consultants to ensure high quality of care
Communicates and collaborates with parents regularly
Follows district policies and procedures
Maintains medical records and documents daily on student/s
Provide support and referral resources for children and their families
Any other responsibilities assigned by school nurse/nursing administrationTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
REPORTS TO: Director of School NursesSALARY: In accordance with the Agreement with the Lynn School Committee and the Lynn School Nurses
Early Elementary 7:30-2:00pmLate Elementary 8:00-2:30pmSecondary 7:30-2:45pmBUS HOURS: Approximately 1 hour before and 1 hour after school hoursAn offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of 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 discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed/religion, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, marital status, homelessness, 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.151C.
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