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JCDS is a pluralist co-educational Jewish day school serving students from families across a wide spectrum of Jewish beliefs. We are
hiring a PT School Nurse to work 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday through June with occasional days over the summer in preparation for the following school year. The nurse will work with our students in grades K-8 and deliver care as needed, administer daily medications and handle all day-to-day functions in the nursing office. We are looking to fill an immediate need.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Collect and organize student health records in preparation for the new school year.
• Utilize Magnus Health System and Veracross databases to manage student health information.
• Collaborate with the Health and Wellness Team to develop policies and educational initiatives that support middle school health programming.
• Dispense prescription medications to students in accordance with physician instructions.
• Provide treatment for minor injuries and illnesses during school hours.
• Communicate with parents when students are ill or injured.
• Administer first aid and CPR when necessary.

STATUS
This position is part-time, 30 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), LPN, or RN licensure required
• 1-2 years of nursing experience/school nursing experience preferred
• CPR Certification is required
• Familiarity with Magnus Health is a plus

SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Excellent problem-solving and adaptability to respond to a variety of health situations with sound decision-making.
• Ability to build positive rapport with middle school students.
• Dedication to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment for all students
• The following online courses must be taken prior to starting this position. These are required by the State of Massachusetts for all School Nurses who will be administering and/or delegating the administration any medications (OTC or prescription).
  • Foundations of School Nursing Practice
  • An Introduction to Medication Administration and Delegation in MA Schools

BENEFITS

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Time off for state, federal, and Jewish holidays

TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@jcdsboston.org, placing the title of “School Nurse” in the subject line.

ABOUT JCDS
JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School, is committed to serving families across a wide spectrum of belief and practice. The school has several hallmarks: Hebrew and English spoken throughout the day; Jewish and General studies integrated in many areas; a commitment to creative, academic excellence; and living a joyful Jewish life in a welcoming community. JCDS was founded in 1995 and serves students in grades K-8. We encourage everyone in our community to approach life with a growth mindset. We value our professional staff and invest in their ongoing development. Our professional community is rooted in collaboration, generosity of spirit, and a passion for our mission. JCDS is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees without regard to race, color, religious creed, national and ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical disability.