1:1 Nurse

Position Overview

The Weston Public Schools is seeking a 1:1 Nurse to help with the development, implementation, and management of a student''s Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP), on the school bus to and from school, and during the school day. This is a full-time, school year role, Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. reporting to the Director of Health Services and the Director of Student Services. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community. Pay is dependent on licensure: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) not licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as a School Nurse: $45.00 per hour. DESE-Licensed School Nurse: Compensation is determined in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement currently in effect.

About the Weston Public Schools

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 150 students (K-12).

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Provide everyday care for the student in accordance with the IHCP
• Collect information about the health and development of the student
• Administer medication and medically prescribed treatments
• Assess student response to nursing interventions and revises the database, nursing diagnoses, and nursing care plan as needed
• Consult with the School Nurse, Director of Health Services, School Physician, and School Principal to review and revise student''s IHCP, policies, procedures, and specific programs for managing student health, education, and services while in school
• Promote positive safety procedures, and ensures the school has a medical emergency plan that is communicated to key school personnel
• Responsible for responding to emergency situations

Desired Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a registered nurse in Massachusetts
• Bachelor''s degree in nursing from a college or university program in nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing recommended. Bachelor''s degree in a related field may be acceptable if all other requirements are met.
• School Nurse license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred
• Certified in CPR for healthcare professionals through a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association)
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in school nursing, community health, or child health
• Recent emergency management in an acute care setting preferred
• Basic computer knowledge including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic medical record systems
• Completion of an orientation program based on the requirements for delivery of school health services as defined by the Department of Public Health

Hiring Timeline

This review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.