Elementary School: 1:1 Nurse - Greater Boston (2024-2025)

Job Description

KIPP Academy Lynn Chart School is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as the go-to person for health concerns on campus.

The School Nurse - LPN works in a fast-paced environment and manages multiple priorities to ensure that our students receive the medical care they need.

In addition, the School Nurse - LPN meticulously maintains health screening programs and documentation to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

This position requires initiative, meticulous follow-through, the ability to work with a diverse population, and a willingness to uphold the high expectations set by KIPP MA.

The KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Nurse - LPN brings passion and love to the work and helps amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms and values our students each day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities for LPN

Promote, implement, and uphold the professional standards of school nursing practice as established by the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act

Apply nursing practices to the unique needs of individuals, groups, and populations of the school

Follow state and local health practice statutes, district policies, and administrative guidelines

Serve as a medical resource and health advocate for students and staff

Provide appropriate health assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referrals for students, including those with acute / chronic health conditions and in emergency situations

Play a key role in identifying health concerns and treatment measures

Administer over-the-counter medications and prescribed medications with doctor’s orders included

Conduct mandated health screenings

Ensure the privacy and ethical standards mandated by the state of Massachusetts

General Responsibilities for 1 : 1 Nurse

Follow all expectations in the students Individualized Health Care Plan + Individualized Education Program

Internalize and implement documentation

Review any IEPs, ICHPs, and Doctor’s Orders in collaboration with the Campus Nurse Lead

Be primarily responsible for the student’s daily medical care while at school and during school-related events during the school day (ex.

field trips), as outlined by the student’s Individual Health Care Plan + Individualized Education Program

Be primarily responsible for the student’s medical care on transportation to and from school in the event that a student has transportation with a nurse as mandated by their Individualized Health Care Plan and / or Individualized Education Program

Provide toileting support as needed

Provide copies of all medical orders / updates and other relevant medical paperwork to the Campus Nurse Lead

Document all medical interventions with the student while at school, on transportation to and from school, and during school-related events in SNAP at the time of the medical intervention and no later than the end of the school day

Communicate with campus nursing team, classroom teachers and staff, and student’s family about student medical needs and other issues related to the student

Communicate with Campus Nurse Lead + Director of Strategic Projects if you are absent from work

If and when the student is absent : All nurses employed by KIPP MA are a part of the campus nursing team. If the student that a 1 : 1 Nurse works with is absent from school, the 1 : 1 Nurse is expected to check in with the Campus Nurse Lead upon arrival and support with the campus nurse’s office and related tasks as needed and directed

Caring for Students with Diabetes

In order to properly care for students with diabetes during the school day, KIPP MA must have on file written permission from the parent or guardian to treat and transport the student, as well as a doctor’s order, updated each school year, that outlines the care plan for that student

School nurses may not administer medication, including insulin, without an up-to-date doctor’s order (CRM #38 Administration of Drugs)

In the absence of a doctor’s order and permission to treat and transport, the family of the student is responsible for administration of any medication to the student, including insulin, as well as transporting the student to and from school

In the absence of a doctor’s order and permission to treat and transport, the student’s 1 : 1 Nurse may continue to provide support to the student throughout the day by monitoring their glucose level with CGM (not fingerstick), providing toileting support as needed, and tending to additional medical concerns as they arise

Medication Administration

All School Nurse - LPNs are responsible for operating within the school, state, and Board of Nursing guidelines pertaining to medication administration .

A general understanding of these guidelines and operation within the scope of the rules and procedures, outlined and delegated by the person’s manager- is critical to effective service as a School Nurse - LPN.

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities

Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively

Maintain required licensure with the MA Board of Registration in Nursing and continue to be eligible to be certified by the KIPP MA Board of Trustees

Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

Commit to supporting our students during our calendar year and resting and renewing during holiday and school breaks

Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school

Self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs

The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers

Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms

Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing / pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead

Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and / or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and / or others in an emergency situation

Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand / wrist / arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment

KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role.

Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit staff to do their best work.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS if applicable

Include, but are not limited to :

Ability to stand frequently

Ability to lift 25-50 pounds

Ability to bend, twist, and perform repetitive hand and arm motions

Qualifications

Love and have an unwavering belief in the high potential of all students

Commitment to anti-racism and equity

Proven track record of protecting the confidentiality of students, staff, families, and others

Experience with clerical proficiency

Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite

Bedside nursing experience (one year preferred)

BLS CPR / AED certified

Experience with SNAP health portal (preferred, but will train)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) (preferred)

Eligibility as a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) School Nurse (preferred)

Registered through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN)

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Massachusetts in good standing

Pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive.

We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students.

We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Additional Information

What We Offer

The minimum base salary for this exempt position is $55,000 (per 1.0 FTE). The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible.

For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.