Brooks School seeks candidates for the position of staff nurse. The per-diem position reports to the director of health services and is not eligible for benefits. The schedule consists of weekends (day and evenings) and a night shift during the week. Total hours will range from 12-20 hours.

The staff nurse will be responsible for the management of student health needs including medications, episodic care, wellness needs and all associated documentation. This also entails all appropriate communications regarding the student’s care. This position requires availability, sometimes on short notice, for various shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. This is an academic year position. This nurse will be asked to fill open shifts including holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Follow specific shift duties as assigned, being flexible in meeting the needs of the Health & Wellness Center while recognizing that the position involves duties not solely confined to nursing.
• Obtain health histories, perform physical assessments and deliver care to students per Brooks Health & Wellness Center policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Identify and treat health disorders of students according to the standing orders. Communicate effectively with other members of the nursing staff, to assure continuity of care; consult with nurse practitioner or school physician regarding students' care, as appropriate.
• Follows through with orders provided by school physician or nurse practitioner.
• Collaborate with students’ outside physicians to establish plans of care.
• Assure that student health records are up-to-date in accordance with the Commonwealth of Mass. requirements for school health; document all aspects of care appropriately
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and a professional approach towards students, their families, faculty, staff, and all others involved in the wellbeing of the student.
• Provide appropriate student health education related to plan of care.
• Communicate, as necessary, with family members.
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases; report communicable diseases according to guidelines.
• Serve as a resource on health issues.
• Follow universal precautions when providing care.
• Administer medication according to the 5 Rights and document appropriately.
• Administer vaccines and documents appropriately.
• Counsel students concerning problems such as pregnancy, STDs and substance abuse, in order to facilitate responsible decision-making.
• Arrange to have needed supplies and equipment stocked and on hand.
• Coordinate outside appointments related to students' health care needs.
• Provide urgent care to Brooks Employees, as needed, including appropriate documentation of care provided.
• Be willing to be subjected to a background check.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform various tasks, as requested by manager
• Maintain continuing educations requirements, as required by licensing board
• Maintain continuing education credits, related to the field of adolescent medicine and school nursing
• Be CPR certified
• Maintain yearly Blood Borne Pathogen Training, as per OSHA guidelines, and annual concussion training

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Mass.
• Bachelor-prepared, nurse preferred
• Minimum two-year nursing experience
• Experience working with adolescent population, preferred
• School nursing experience, preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office (Excel) skills, required
• Communicate effectively with all school personnel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work performed by the school nurse is physical and requires physical activity including, but not limited to, performing the following tasks:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to climb stairs to and from the Health & Wellness Center
• Ability to be on one’s feet for several hours at a time

If interested, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to Beth McNeff, director of human resources at hr@brooksschool.org.

Reporting to the Director of the Health and Wellness Center, the part-time, permanent staff Medical Driver/Administrative Assistant will drive students to and from medical appointments, Monday through Friday (with varying hours). This position requires scheduling flexibility and the ability to work additional hours as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

Using his or her own car, drive students to and from medical appointments

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• MA driver’s license with an excellent DMV driving history report
• Person must be responsible, interact well with adolescents, and be organized.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively interact and present information to students, parents, health care providers and members of the community
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately
• An open and collaborative work style
• A high level of integrity and work ethic
• Understanding of HIPAA

NOTE: The employee will typically use his or her own car to transport students, although there may be times when he or she may drive a Brooks School vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed. The School will require a certain level of insurance coverage, and successful completion of the Criminal Offender Records Investigation check. The School will also require an acceptable Registry of Motor Vehicles report.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to the Director of Health and Wellness Center

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to climb stairs to reach the office
• Ability to drive in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

If interested, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to Beth McNeff, director of human resources at hr@brooksschool.org.

This position (24 hours-per-week, reporting to the supervisor of security) is in the security department where the individual will typically be performing tasks associated with security responsibilities. The overall emphasis of this position is to create a secure and welcoming environment for both the Brooks community and all who may visit. The candidate will be requested to be available for planned and unplanned absences of regular security staff.

Security staff must submit to a post-hire physical exam and background check including fingerprinting, criminal history check (CORI) and sex offender registry information (SORI). The individual must possess a valid driver’s license. At the end of the 90-day introductory period, which may be extended given the variability of the hours the Security will be working, the employee will be evaluated for his or her ability to successfully continue in this position.

Essential Functions and Key Objectives

• Become familiar with the entire campus
• Perform regular guard tours and campus patrol
• Be observant of activity on campus; discern unusual or suspect activity
• Be capable of monitoring the status of plant equipment and recognize abnormalities
• Be capable of compiling detailed reports in English
• Assist local fire department or other emergency personnel that respond to Brooks School alarms or emergency situations
• Willingness and ability to be flexible in accommodating the needs of an institution which is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week operation
• Willingness and ability to interact positively with management, administration, faculty, and others with whom contact occurs
• Willingness to be subjected to a background check
• Other duties as assigned

qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred
• Previous experience in security or night security operations is preferred. This description uses the common industry term where women as well as men are encouraged to apply for this position.
• Proven experience working effectively with the public
• Available to work weekends, evenings and some holidays
• Capable of working unsupervised
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
• Possess good observation skills
• Experience in other facilities is a plus.

physical demands

The work performed by the Security is extremely physical and requires physical activity including but not limited to performing the following tasks:

• Bend, lift, twist, kneel, reach and perform other movements to fulfill the daily tasks
• Move from one building to another on campus in all types of weather, walking distances on irregular paths and climbing steps while carrying equipment
• Read and understand employment-related safety information
• Be physically fit and able to climb stairs and stand for long periods of time

If interested, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to Beth McNeff, director of human resources at hr@brooksschool.org.