21st Century Summer Program Nurse RN LPN Summer 2026

21st Century Summer Program Nurse RN / LPN - Summer 2026

The 21st Century Out-of-School Time Nurse is a critical figure in maintaining the safety and well-being of all participants in summer camp programs. Their responsibilities include overseeing the nursing and health needs of school-age students during summer school hours. By providing essential medical support they contribute to a positive and secure camp experience for everyone involved.

Qualifications:

• RN Role: Must hold Massachusetts RN License and have a current CPR/AED certification; or LPN Role: Must hold Massachusetts LPN License and have a current CPR/AED certification;
• Previous experience in the area of support is preferred;
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and DESE support service license preferable
• Preference will be given to staff members currently employed as a nurse in FPS;
• Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program.

Responsibilities:

The 21st Century Summer Nurse will:

• Be responsible for nursing and health needs of school-age students during summer school hours including any medication distribution and emergency first aid for on-site and Field Trips;
• Organize a daily schedule to provide services at one school site Field Trips must attend as scheduled;
• Maintain appropriate records;
• Communicate with the summer Director and Coordinator;
• Other duties as assigned.

Program planning and development: April 28 2026 -June 30 2026 NTE 10 hours

All Staff Meeting Training and Planning: Wednesday June:00-6:30 pm Location: Crocker

Summer Program Schedule:

Monday July 6 2026 to Thursday July 30 2026 (Mon Thurs - 4-week program)

Hours: 8:00-2:00 pm.

All program hours must be during out-of-school time. All duties must be performed during non-contractual hours.

Multiple positions available; dependent upon number of student participants.

Total Compensation: RN Not To Exceed (NTE) 106 hours $60/hr Not To Exceed (NTE): $6360.00. LPN Not To Exceed (NTE) 106 hours $40/hr Not To Exceed (NTE): $4240.00. This amount includes all program time as well as all prep and wrap-up required - Stipends require a Request for Payment form OR Time Sheets to be submitted at the completion of the assignment.

Funding Source: 21st CCLC Grants City Funding

Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committees policy of nondiscrimination extends to students employees and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age or disability in admission to access to employment in or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources 376 South Street Fitchburg MA 01420

Required Experience:

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