PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOOL NURSE – FULL-TIME

The City of Peabody is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to work within the public school system and perform nursing services necessary for to the development of a healthy school community.

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• health assessment; medical treatment and health counseling of students;
• medication administration; development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of individualized medication administration care plans and individualized health care plans;
• collaboration with other health care providers and school personnel regarding the health of students; providing emergency care to any individual in the case of injury or sudden illness;
• performing and/or overseeing all Massachusetts Department of Public Health mandated health screenings or activities;
• maintaining comprehensive school health records; prevention and control of communicable diseases within the schools;
• staffing immunization clinics and other public health-related duties.

Electronic recordkeeping using electronic medical records systems and the statewide infectious disease surveillance system is an important aspect of this position.

Minimum requirements:

• Current R.N. license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing required.
• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Department of Education Licensure as a School Nurse (preferred) or eligibility to apply for licensure within 1 year of hire.
• Two years of experience in school health, family practice, community health or pediatrics preferred. Pay rate depends on qualifications and credentials.

The starting rate ranges from $48,214 to $75,441 DOQ including educational background/degree and DESE licensing status.

Nurses work the public school schedule, including one week before and after the school session (190 days). This is an AFSCME Local 364 position. Qualified candidates please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to the City of Peabody Human Resources Office, City Hall, 24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960, or via email to kelly.bloom@peabodyma.gov or via fax at 978-278-1544. Position shall remain open until filled. The City of Peabody is an EOE.