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School Nurse - Baird School:
Both RN's and LPN's are welcome to apply! We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide school nursing services to students and help maintain a healthy and supportive learning environment. This role involves supporting the health and safety of students during the school day, managing health-related incidents, and maintaining up-to-date health records. This position requires someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, and a passion for supporting student health and well-being.
The Baird School offers a unique educational environment, providing an alternative for children ages 5-14 (grades K-8) whose needs cannot be met in a regular education setting. Students engage in academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming to develop skills and strategies that will enable them to succeed in the least restrictive educational environment.
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Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage the health needs of students, including administering medication, first aid, and emergency care as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date student health records, including immunization tracking and health assessments, annual hearing/vision screenings.
- Communicate with parents, pediatricians, and school staff regarding student health issues and treatment plans.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal school health standards of practice and regulations.
- Promote overall health education and whole school, whole community and whole child initiatives.
Requirements:
- Graduation from an RN or LPN education program
- One to two years of experience
- Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
- Previous experience working as a school nurse or in a pediatric nursing role preferred
Structure:
- Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely during school breaks.
- Salary starting at $67,005.55
- AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
- We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
Why Join Us?
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a school schedule with evenings and weekends off, plus the option to work remotely during breaks.
- Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of students and staff.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a dedicated team that values health, wellness, and collaboration.
Benefits:
- Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees
- Comprehensive CBA Blue Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families.
- Two Dental options through Delta Dental
- Vision Insurance
- Employer 401(k) contributions
- Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
- Childcare Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral program with financial payment
- Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
- Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.
Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.
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