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Position Number: 2132619
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

One-to-One Nurse - Campus School
Boston College

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,377 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 878 full-time and 1,201 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1 billion, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.

Job Description

SUMMARY
Responsible for coordination and monitoring of total health care program for assigned student with multiple disabilities including complex health care needs

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for daily administration of medications to Campus School student which includes obtaining appropriate medical orders from parents and physicians and ensures that appropriate dosages/pharmacy bottles are stored in a locked medical area.

Responsible for recognition, knowledge and treatment of specific seizure disorders, lacerations, acute illness, nausea/vomiting, human bites, anaphylaxis, chest physical therapy, suctioning, nebulizer treatments, gastronomy feedings, mickey button maintenance, or any emergency.

Provides health education and training to teachers and support staff to ensure that medical protocols are in place in the event of an emergency. This includes, food allergies, seizure control, specific disabilities, adverse medication side effects, G-tube feedings & replacements, infection control, unusual precautions, exposure to blood borne pathogens according to OSHA standards, safety, first aid, CPR training.

Completion of health care assessment and attendance at Individual Education Plan meetings as well as attend transdisciplinary team meetings or other pertinent meetings relevant to implementing students' Individual Education Plan.

Attend in-service trainings.

Responsible for following daily classroom schedules and specific programs for group and individual activities for each student as directed by Master Teacher.

During school hours when the assigned student is not present, assist Master Teacher with scheduled classroom activities or assist with nursing department assignments as directed by the Assistant Program Directors.

Assist Master Teacher with organization and maintenance of classroom and therapeutic
supplies and equipment.

Accompany student to therapy sessions as needed.

Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.

Works in collaboration with Program Nurses and Nurse Practitioner Consultant in developing health care policies and procedures and student medical care

Supervises University nursing clinical students while on their assigned as requested by Program Nurses.

Follow up regarding student absences.

Supports the mission of the Boston College Campus School

Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

Minimum of one year experience working in pediatric nursing with students with special health care needs

Related Work Experience

Registered Nurse, Bachelors Degree preferred
CPR
CPI
First Aid

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Knowledge of medications and syndromes relevant to population
Knowledge of mandated healthcare policies and procedures in special education programs
Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://bc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=4262&site=1

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.