School Nurse - RN (SY 2026-2027)

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare and first aid to students and staff on school grounds and as needed on field trips and other school related events
• Promote positive safety practices both within school buildings and on school grounds
• Responds to urgent and/or frequently encountered health issues, providing counseling and crisis intervention when required
• Tailor school nursing actions specific to student needs and coordinate with the efforts of other providers and school personnel
• Manage and administer daily prescribed medications or medically prescribed interventions
• Provide social emotional support to students, as needed
• Respond to child neglect or abuse issues (as required by Massachusetts statute)
• Arrange and execute mandated student health screenings
• Maintain daily records of students seen in the health room
• Maintain current health records on each student
• Order health office supplies in partnership with Operations Managers
• Oversee maintenance of health related equipment
• Maintain first aid backpacks in the classroom
• Respond to medical emergency situations for the purpose of urgently and effectively addressing immediate safety concerns
• Collaborate with the parent/guardian, school staff, and student, where appropriate, to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for the student
• Collaborate and maintain ongoing communication with teachers, school staff, leadership team, and families
• Collaborate with school leadership and personnel in assessing and improving social and emotional climate of students and faculty
• Provide staff training on allergic reactions, asthma, epinephrine administration and information on student allergies on a yearly basis
• Attend after school family events such as Back to School Night, etc.
• Attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Section 504 Meetings as needed
• Participate as a team member by collaborating with other nurses
• Ensure that the school has an emergency plan which is communicated to personnel and students
• Implement state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs
• Communicate disease prevention and infection control based on current guidelines for universal precautions, prevention of bloodborne pathogens exposure, and hazardous medical waste disposal
• Acts as a resource in health education to school personnel, students, and families
• Provide coverage or support as needed for other school network nurses

Qualifications

• Uphold a passionate belief in CDCPS' mission, values, and educational model
• Hold current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or as a Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LPN)
• Bachelor's in Nursing or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited professional nursing program is preferred; Associate's in Nursing is required
• Experience working with school-aged children is preferred
• Experience in health records administration for schools is preferred