LPN - School Nurse

LPN - School Nurse Granby Public Schools Granby Public Schools - Granby, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5944162 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Job Description: Seeking an LPN to assist in the district’s school health clinics. Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services, Building Principal, and the District Nurse Leader. The LPN will work together with the full-time Registered Nurses providing safe, optimal health care and education. Traveling between schools and clinics will occur. Qualifications: Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts Has a minimum of 2 years experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse Current CPR AED certification MA DESE Certified Acceptable CORI, SORI, DCF, and fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent Ability to think critically and react decisively in emergency situations Is an effective, professional communicator with students, families, and school staff Maintains confidentiality Collaborative & flexible Preferred: Has experience working in pediatrics/school nursing, or related setting preferred but not required Reports to: Director of Student Services, and Building Principal, and District School Nurse Leader, Job Responsibilities Responsible for all facets of the health services. Assists in state mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs. Provides medically prescribed interventions, including medication administration based on state regulations, and provides emergency care under the direction of the Registered Nurse Carries out communicable disease prevention and infection control based on current guidelines. Authorizes exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with communicable diseases based on clinical guidelines. Uses computer skills to initiate and maintain computerized health records on all students. Utilizes community resources for referral of students with unmet health needs, including the need for a primary care provider, health insurance, and dentist. Conducts blood pressure screening for staff at their request. Collaborates with school personnel in establishing and maintaining sanitary conditions in the school buildings. Shares information with other team members about children with special health needs with parent consent when learning may be affected. Counsels students regarding health issues. Responds to frequently encountered health issues, providing counseling and crisis intervention when required. Participates in in-service training programs as required. Assumes responsibility for continuing own education; obtains expert consultation, supervision and peer review as needed. Assists with school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing as directed Performs technical nursing services as prescribed by a physician and necessary to maintain medically fragile children in the school setting. Demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to administer medications appropriately, in keeping with school policy/protocol on administration of medication in the school within state guidelines Completes accident reports, and maintains a log of health room activity. Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119, Section 51A). Other related duties may be assigned by Administration. Position Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000 to $52,000 Per Year Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse Job Requirements Special Knowledge/Ability Required for the Position: The position requires the applicant to be proficient in word processing programs. The applicant must possess basic computer skills, as well as, strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Physical Requirements: The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. The position requires the ability to move quickly from one area of the school to another to assist an ill or injured person in an emergency. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of twenty (20) pounds on a frequent basis, and over twenty (20) pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of one manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, keyboard, and calculator. The use of medical equipment is also required. Environmental Conditions: The employee is required to work indoors and occasionally outdoors. The employee may come into contact with medical and/or bodily fluids. May be exposed to sharp objects, various levels of noise, disagreeable odors, agitated and emotionally distraught students and families, environmental hazards, infectious diseases and chemical agents. The Granby Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Granby Public Schools District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability in its educational policies as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and Chapter 622. Chapter 622 is a state law and Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 are federal laws. At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Nicole Heroux , Director of Pupil Services 387 East State Street Granby, Massachusetts 01033 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr Granby-Public-Schools