21st Century Out-of-School Time Nurse SY 2024-2025

*PENDING FUNDING*

Multiple Locations:

• Crocker Elementary School (1 position)
• Memorial Middle School (1 position)
• Longsjo Middle School (1 position)
• Reingold Elementary School (1 position)
• McKay Elementary School (1 position) 

The 21st Century Out-of-School Time Nurse is a critical figure in maintaining the safety and well-being of all participants in after-school programs. Their responsibilities include overseeing the nursing and health needs of school-age students during after-school hours. By providing essential medical support, they contribute to a positive and secure camp experience for everyone involved.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred;
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in this area: 
• School Nurse
• Must hold a Massachusetts RN License and have a current CPR/AED certification;
• Previous experience in the area of support is preferred;
• Preference will be given to staff members currently employed as a nurse in FPS;
• Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. 

Responsibilities: 

The 21st Century Summer Nurse will:

• Be responsible for nursing and health needs of school-age students during summer school hours including any medication distribution and emergency first aid for on-site and Field Trips (if applicable);
• Organize a daily schedule to provide services at one school site 
• Maintain appropriate records;
• Communicate with the 21st Century district director and site coordinator, as well as school principals as needed;
• Follow COVID Protocols;
• Other duties as assigned.

All program hours must be during out-of-school time. All duties must be performed during non-contractual hours.

Orientation and Staff Training and Planning: 9/16/24-9/26/24 TBD

Academic School Year Program Schedule:

Hours: 

Crocker/Reingold/McKay 3:40 pm-5:55 pm

Memorial: 2:05 pm-4:20 pm 

Longsjo 2:40pm-4:55pm

Total Compensation: Not To Exceed (NTE) 336 hours $65/hr Not To Exceed (NTE): $20,160.00.  This amount includes all program time as well as all prep and wrap-up required - Stipends require a Request for Payment form OR Time Sheets to be submitted at the completion of the assignment. 

Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. 

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

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