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Full-time district-wide nursing position for the 2026-2027 school year, assigned 85% of time to Taft Early LearningCenter and 15% of time to Uxbridge High School. At UHS, this person serves as the primary responder for theIndependence Project and provides medical coverage for community trips as planned by the Independence Project or theUHS Learning Lab. The district-wide nurse follows the Taft ELC teacher work day, 8:25 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and isexpected to attend Taft ELC faculty meetings in the same manner as all nurses assigned to a building.

This person is aprovider of health related services at the school level and is an essential part of maintaining a healthy and safe schoolenvironment where all students can learn and make successful progress. Completes health evaluations of students as required by district policy, the Department of Public Health, or IDEA. Conducts mandated health screenings, including vision, hearing, growth, and postural screenings, in accordance withDPH guidelines. Develops and implements Individualized Health Care Plans and Emergency Action Plans for students with chronic oracute health conditions.

Administers medications and treatments in accordance with DPH and district guidelines, including emergencymedications such as epinephrine and glucagon. Serves as the primary nursing responder for the Independence Project at Uxbridge High School, and provides medicalcoverage for community-based trips coordinated by the Independence Project or the UHS Learning Lab. Consults with students, parents, administrators, and staff to explain health assessments, medical information, and careplans. Maintains accurate and confidential health records and files in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Assists students, families, and staff in locating and accessing appropriate health services and community resources. Monitors compliance with state immunization requirements, including follow up with families on outstanding records. Supervises and trains volunteers and unlicensed staff who assist in the delivery of student health services, includingmedication administration training. Collaborates with classroom teachers, special education staff, and Team members on health related accommodationsfor IEPs and 504 plans at both Taft ELC and UHS.

Works cooperatively with the school physician, outside providers, and community health agencies in the delivery ofservices. Completes follow up on accident and injury reports with students and parents. Provides in-service training to staff on topics such as allergy management, seizure response, and universalprecautions. Reports communicable diseases and other public health concerns to local and state health authorities as required.

Advises building administration and district administration on medical or health related issues as needed. Completes plans, reports, and other documentation required by policy, regulation, or Medicaid billing for schoolhealth services. Participates in the district nursing job-alike group and collaborates with the nursing team on staffing coverage acrossbuildings.