Per Diem Nurse

Beginning immediately

Description:

Fay School seeks a Per Diem School Nurse to join its Health Office Team to provide nursing services, first aid, illness assessment, and health maintenance to students as required during day, evening, or weekend shifts:
Day shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Evening shift: 2:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Weekend shift: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (on-campus); 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (on-call)
Fay School’s team of registered nurses work in collaboration with a local doctor and have access to hospitals in the Boston and Worcester areas. During the school year, Fay is home to more than 480 students, including 150 boarding students in grades 7 through 9 who come from 21 countries, including the United States. This position reports to the Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations. This is a school-year, part-time position and may not be eligible for benefits, depending on scheduled hours.

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years' supervised nursing experience required
Must maintain a current Massachusetts RN or LPN license
Maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid
Candidates should be motivated, resourceful, and flexible
Demonstrated good judgment, attention to detail, and accuracy in health records
Must understand the health needs of adolescents
Ability to work effectively in a cooperative team environment with minimal supervision
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Must be capable of working with students and parents whose first language is not English
A good understanding of Microsoft Office and Google applications is necessary
The ability to learn Fay’s Health Office software application is required

Responsibilities include:

Providing first aid, illness assessment, and health maintenance to students
Being able to adjust on-campus hours if required to meet the medical needs of boarding students
Administering daily prescription and PRN medication according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Medication Administration guidelines
Communicating with parents/faculty/advisors about student illnesses and care plans
Developing health care plans with interventions and goals in accordance with the school’s nursing practice with the consulting physician
Maintaining accurate documentation of individual student visits to the Health Office
Consulting with administrators, teachers, coaches, other school nurses, the school physician, and residential life staff to ensure a safe and healthy school environment
Providing for the physical safety of the school community by monitoring immunizations, screening for infectious illnesses, and reporting diseases as required by law
Identifying students who exhibit health or emotional needs, providing health education and crisis intervention as needed, and referring students to the School’s counseling services when appropriate.

Salary is to be determined based on experience and education

At Fay, faculty and staff engage in and support school-wide equity and inclusion efforts. Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community. Interested candidates should upload and submit a cover letter and resume to our secure portal linked here

Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any other category protected under applicable law, in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.

Per Diem Nurse

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