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Title: School Nurse
Apply Dates: 03/05/2010 -
Department: Health Department
Description/Duties:

Performs school nursing services, communicable disease prevention and control - immunization of school children.   Plans, organizes and administers health education programs.  Prepares and distributes health information, consults with teachers and other school department personnel on health issues and provisions of clinical in-service education as needed.  Collects and maintains public health/school health data and prepares reports concerning public health /school health activities as required by Health Department.  Plans, organizes, and administers health programs, counseling, home visits, and performs related duties as required.

Requirements:
  • Registration as registered nurse with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or Masters in Nursing with B.A. in related field. 
  • Currently certified or eligible for Department of Education School Nurse Certificate.
  • Must possess a valid class D drivers license.
  • Must have access to a motor vehicle.
  • Bilingual/bicultural experience preferred.
  • Experience caring for medically fragile children.
Physical Demands:

Work requires same agility and physical strength as in performing normal nursing duties. Some lifting may be required.

Application Procedure:

Submit resume and cover letter via Email / Fax / US Mail / TTY to:

Jessie Baker - Director of Personnel
City of Somerville
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Email:  employment_opportunities@somervillema.gov
Fax:   617-666-4426
TTY:    1-866-808-4851

 

Salary: per Union Contract
Hours per Week: Full Time School Hours