1.0 FTE School Nurse

School Nurse

Exempt

Director of School Health Services and the Building Principal

184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement.

Start date: January 4, 2027. FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations. Salary will be prorated based on start date.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Current Massachusetts Registration in Nursing

Department of Secondary and Elementary Education Certified

School nursing experience preferred

Certification in CPR through the American Heart Association or Red Cross

Effective interpersonal relations with student, staff, and parents

Experience working with children of all abilities preferred

Assess and evaluate students' health status

Provide primary and emergency health care to students, staff and visitors

Administer medication in accordance with school policies

Provide consultation for staffing team meetings, core evaluations, and kindergarten screening

Serve as a resource person in school health education programs for students, school personnel and parents

Maintain cumulative health records on all students

Coordinate screening of students for vision and hearing defects, including follow-up retests, appropriate referrals, and notification of parents

Participate in scoliosis screening program for grades 5 through 9

Confirm student eligibility for sports

Prevent the spread of pediculosis through inspection, exclusion, and readmit procedures

Chart and review heights and weights with follow-up as necessary

Assist in the prevention and control of communicable diseases

Participate in the modification of the school program to meet the needs of children with disabilities and medical conditions that require modifications in school

Develop Individual Health Care Plans, Anaphylaxis Action Care Plans, Asthma Health Care Plans, and 504 plans

Evaluate student eligibility for home/hospital tutoring programs under Chapter 766

Implement student transportation as designated by the attending physician under Chapter 766

Serve on the Child Protection Team and act as an advocate and consultant for children suspected of being abused or neglected

Serve on building and system wide committees, such as Incident Management Team, as needed

Maintain continuing education requirements for recertification by DESE and registration by the BORN.

Maintain supplies, take inventory and order necessary equipment for health office

Take part in the computerization of medical records, utilizing current software and hardware

Maintain health room statistics as required for the school system and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Promote a healthful and safe on-site environment for students and staff

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.