Jobs

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Brooks School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Nurse (Per Diem) to join our Health & Wellness Center team. This position is responsible for the management of student health needs including, but not limited to: medication management, episodic care for acute illness and injuries, health promotion and wellness education, vaccine administration, lab specimen collection and all associated communication and documentation.

The Health Center operates 24/hrs a day, 7 days a week during the Academic Year. Nurses are cross trained to cover all shifts, including all day, night and weekend shifts. We seek a candidate with flexibility to accept hours as needed, including weekends. Nurses should be comfortable working independently within their scope of practice and responding to emergencies on campus when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Obtains health history, performs head-to-toe physical assessment and delivers quality care to students on an as-needed basis per Brooks Health Center policies, procedures, and standing orders
• Administers scheduled and as needed medication according to the “5 Rights” and documents appropriately
• Maintains Medication Management as per School and State guidelines, ensuring students are monitored for side effects and efficacy of medication on an ongoing basis
• Administers vaccines according to MDPH school regulations and documents appropriately
• Collects lab specimens and prepares for processing at off-site labs, or performs point of care tests per standing orders
• Counsels students concerning high-risk health concerns such as pregnancy, STDs and substance abuse
• Communicates effectively with other members of the nursing staff to assure continuity of care; consults with the Director of Health & Wellness Services when appropriate and follows relevant orders
• Collaborates with students’, families, school personnel and outside agencies as needed, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
• Provides appropriate student health education related to plan of care, seeking out evidence-based and up-to-date resources to inform nursing practice
• Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases; reports communicable diseases according to guidelines
• Participates in administrative tasks to support functioning of the Health & Wellness Center, such as inventory, data management and reporting
• Coordination of outside appointments related to the students’ health care needs, including arranging transportation and scheduling appointments when indicated
• Provides urgent care to Brooks Employees, as needed, including appropriate documentation of care provided
• Other duties as assigned, many of which may fall outside the realm of typical nursing
• Willingness to be subjected to a background check

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced non-traditional clinical setting
• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• Commitment to adolescent health
• Competent in Venipuncture, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Maintain Massachusetts RN License in good standing
• BSN required
• Minimum two year nursing experience
• Experience working with adolescent population, preferred
• School nursing experience and/or Emergency Room/Urgent care experience, preferred
• Maintain continuing education requirements as required by licensing board, OSHA guidelines and school policies
• Maintain continuing education credits, related to the field of adolescent medicine and school nursing
• CPR certified

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work performed by the school nurse is physical and requires physical activity including but not limited to performing the following tasks:

1. Ability to work in a fast paced environment
2. Ability to be on one’s feet for several hours at a time
3. Ability to lift 10lbs

TRAVEL: This role does not require travel

APPLICATION & CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Brooks School believes that realizing our mission requires intentional work to build and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of our predominantly residential school. As such, we seek a diverse candidate pool that includes those who are traditionally underrepresented and less familiar with boarding school life.

All interested candidates should submit the following materials by email with attachments to Stephanie Savarese (ssavarese@brooksschool.org):

• Cover letter expressing why you are interested in Brooks and this opportunity
• A current resume

Three professional references (including a current supervisor) and contact information; references will not be contacted without your permission

EEO STATEMENT: Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.