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Job Summary: The School Nurse at Phoenix Charter Academy plays a crucial role in assessing and managing the health and wellness of scholars within the school community. They are responsible for providing emergency care, maintaining health records, administering medications, coordinating health resources, and serving as a resource for health education and disease prevention. Responsibilities: Assess and evaluate scholars\' health, considering immediate concerns, family history, and home factors. Counsel scholars, parents, and school personnel on health problems and issues. Maintain accurate and up-to-date health records. Notify relevant individuals of immediate and potential health-related issues. Coordinate health resources among school, home, community, and health agencies/hospitals. Document relevant information in scholar records and prepare reports as per standards. Provide emergency care for scholars in case of injury or illness at school. Administer medications to scholars with proper consents. Conduct mandated health screenings and other activities as required by local health departments. Act as a resource for health education and disease prevention for scholars, families, and staff. Qualifications: Must possess a valid, current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse. Ideally have 3+ years of experience in school nursing or a related field. Must be DOE certified/certifiable by the Massachusetts Department of Education in the educator category of Nurse, All Levels (BSN minimum requirement for certification eligibility). What You?ll Bring: Communication - Conveys information effectively and efficiently using verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills; has knowledge and flexibility to communicate across lines of difference. Scholar Orientation - Works to deepen understanding of scholars and centers the needs of scholars in all aspects of how the work is done. Adaptability - Adjusts and strategically aligns work to the school\'s mission while navigating complex and changing environments internally and externally. Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and in a team environment What You?ll Get We want you to be the best you can so you?ll receive professional development, coaching, and the resources needed for you to succeed. An open, curious, and celebratory culture that embraces diversity as a leading asset and fosters equity and inclusion through affinity groups and continuous capacity building supported by our Racial, Justice, and Equity working group. Competitive market comp, medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness plans, a 403b, and employee perks such as longevity bonus and pet insurance.