RN
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: July 16, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Purpose: The School Health Hearing and
Vision Registered Nurse (H&V RN) is a school nurse whose
primary duties and responsibilities will be coordinating and
implementing the Cambridge Public Schools' Hearing and Vision
Screening Program. In collaboration with the Hearing and Vision
Coordinator, children in grades kindergarten nine will be screened
for educationally significant hearing and vision impairments. The
H&V RN will be responsible for the development and
implementation of the Massachusetts vision and health screenings
(105 CMR 200.400) requirements in the school setting. The H&V
Coordinator will oversee coordination of referrals and follow-up
care with parents, school health staff and primary care providers.
The H&V Coordinator will maintain complete documentation in
student records, referral forms and annual reports. This position
reports directly to the RN Nurse Manager for School Health.
Additionally, The H&V RN will work with School Health nurses to
assist them with general school health activities and be able to
function as a School Health Nurse as needed to support the work of
the school health program. This part time position will require
travel between all schools, a distance of least 2 to 3 miles. Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum of two
years nursing experience is also required. Candidates must have, or
be eligible at time of hire for, current certification in
Community, Pediatric, or School Nursing. This part time position
may require travel between schools - usually a distance of at least
2 to 3 miles. Excellent communication skills, the ability to
respond to events effectively and respectfully, and the ability to
effectively prioritize competing responsibilities while under
pressure is required. The candidate must have demonstrated ability
to work with multicultural, multiracial, and multilingual
populations. [cha010112]
Keywords: Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge , RN, Other , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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