School Nurse - All Levels (Anticipated Openings 2026-2027)

About the role

The School Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive health services to students and staff, assesses and evaluates health needs, maintains health records, and coordinates health resources.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate students' health, pertinent family history, and home factors.
• Counsel students, parents, and school personnel about health problems and issues.
• Maintain health records, conduct research, and evaluate school health programs.
• Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health-related problems.
• Coordinate health resources of the school, home, community, and allied health agencies/hospitals.
• Prepare regular written reports for supervisor, MDPH, and other relevant agencies.
• Develop and coordinate individual health care plans as needed.
• Document pertinent information in student records according to the Standards of Practice.
• Provide emergency care for students on school premises in case of injury or sudden illness.
• Administer medication to students with parent/guardian and physician consent.
• Perform site-mandated screenings in vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing, and other health-related activities as required by state and city departments of public health.
• Provide information about health and disease prevention in collaboration with health education programs.
• Participate in school health-related activities as deemed appropriate by the principal/supervisor.
• Initiate, promote, maintain, and implement programs for recognizing, preventing, and controlling disease, including giving immunizations.
• Collaborate with staff in school and health centers.
• Participate in the 766 Core evaluation team by coordinating medical evaluations, providing medical data, and appropriate interpretations, conducting sociological assessments, and early childhood screenings as requested.
• Act as a resource in health education to students and families.
• Perform sport physical clearances as needed.

Requirements

• A current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.
• Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
• DOE certification or certifiable by the Department of Education in educator category, Nurse, All Levels (minimum BSN required).

Qualifications

• Must have a current valid, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.
• Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
• DOE certification or certifiable by the Department of Education in educator category, Nurse, All Levels (minimum BSN required).

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of health policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Annual Salary - $52,904.00 - $76,433.00

Schedule

To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor of Nursing (In accordance with contract requirements).

About the District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that enhances students' knowledge and critical thinking skills. The district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. They foster a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard. The district is committed to equity and excellence, offering competitive salaries and benefits, numerous professional development opportunities, and career advancement and educational pipeline programs.

Contact Information

If you believe you have what it takes to join our team, please contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the district prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.