The School Nurse serves as the health professional for the school community and provides the following services:

• Illness and injury assessments and interventions.
• Identification, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of student's health concerns.
• Works with families to develop an Individualized Nursing Care Plan for students with disabilities/ or health concerns.
• Maintains computerized, confidential health records.
• Manages care of children with special health needs.
• Medication administration.>
• Ensures compliance with the state's mandated immunization policy for entry to school.
• Provides Data to Ma. Department of Public Health.
• Conducts state mandated screenings:
  • Vision and Hearing
  • Postural screening grades 5-8
  • Heightnd weight & BMI screenings.
• Establishes guidelines for school district health policies, goals and objectives.