Date Posted: 11/08/2024
Requisition Number: 8829
Location: Cambridge Public Health Commission
Work Days: M-F 7:30a-3:15p
Category: Registered Nurse
Department: School Health
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 36.00
Union Name: MNA Cambridge
Department Description:
School Health Services are provided by the Cambridge Public Health Department through an agreement with the Cambridge Public School System. The School Health Program is dedicated to helping students in grades K-12 stay healthy and in school so the can reach their academic potential. The school Health Program provides full time coverage in all public schools.Job Purpose: School Nurses provide physical and emotional care, first aid, medication administration, health counseling, and health education. They are responsible for planning care for children with chronic illnesses, linking families to primary care providers, advising school staff, and ensuring that all school children are appropriately immunized.Excellent communication skills, the ability to respond to events and emergencies effectively and respectfully, and the ability to effectively prioritize competing responsibilities while under pressure is required. Duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements: Current RN licensure in Massachusetts with a BSN is required. AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider Minimum of two years nursing experience is also required. Candidates must have Community, Pediatric, or School Nursing experience. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to work with multicultural, multiracial and multilingual populations.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
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