School Nurse - RN Job at Alma del Mar Charter School, New Bedford, MA

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  • Alma del Mar Charter School
  • New Bedford, MA

Job Description

About Alma

Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders . We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a three dimensional vision of student achievement that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.

We're located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement. 

Alma gets results for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.

Registered Nurse Role  

Nurses are an essential part of the school team. The nurse will work alongside the nurse leader and an LPN.

The primary duties of this role include but are not limited to:

  • Monitor students or staff who are ill
  • Supervise prescribed medical treatments and medication administration in accordance with all regulations.
  • Update medical and vaccination records 
  • Run a school medical office independently.
  • Administer first aid as needed 
  • Participate in emergency services for students and staff in the event of sudden illness or injury. 
  • Join the larger staff for professional development as needed 
  • Provide assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral for appropriate medical care of students with acute or chronic health conditions.
  • Conduct vision and hearing screenings; coordinate dental screenings.
  • Participate in the development of IEPs and 504 plans to address individual needs
  • Prepare health reports for Nurse Leader, Department of Education and Department of Public Health.

Who We're Looking For

We seek outstanding people with the following qualifications:

  • Must hold a current, valid Registered Nurse License in Massachusetts 
  • Experience working with children and families in a school or community setting preferred 
  • CPR Certified
  • Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
  • Strong team orientation
  • Infectious joy
  • Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

What You Can Expect

  • Weekly one on one meetings with a manager who supports you
  • A strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement matching and paid parental leave
  • Fully stocked supply closets 
  • Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues 

This is an academic year position with July off. School hours are 8:25-4:00 for staff. This position is expected to begin as soon as the right candidate is available.

Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Starting Salary for RN is $60,000-$75,000.

Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Immediate start,

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