Elementary School Nurse

TheHansen Elementary Schoolis seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as theschool nursefor the upcoming school year beginning inAugust 2026. Theschool nursewill join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration creativity flexibility and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students families and staff.

TheHansen Elementary Schoolis an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over475students in gradesK-5. TheHansen Elementary Schoolis elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning the excitement of achievement areas of passion and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

JOB SUMMARY

The school nurse will coordinate the smooth and efficient operation of the school health services in order to realize the maximum positive impact on the education environment and student body.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Utilize the Nursing Process in providing care for students and staff for illness and/or injuries occurring during the school day
2. Provide direct emergency and first aid care to students and staff as needed
3. Adhere to MA state regulations relative to responsibilities of the school nurse in the management of concussive injuries in the school setting
4. Maintain strict student/staff (patient) confidentiality at all times while consistently promoting professional nursing standards in individual practice and with district policy/procedure and protocol.
5. Create and maintain Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for students with special medical concerns
6. Maintain comprehensive electronic school health records
7. Serve as a liaison between school home/family and community-at-large
8. Recognize signs and symptoms of communicable diseases and reports to the Board of Health/Department of Public Health per district protocol
9. Maintain Basic Life Support Instructor Certification
10. Supervise any assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs)/health aides
11. Follow individual student safety plans IEPs 504s health care plans etc.
12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
13. Strive to participate in professional development opportunities to remain current in the educational/nursing fields
14. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students colleagues and parents/guardians concerning the health progress of students
15. Participate in department meetingsschool meetings and parent meetings
16. Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Maintains a valid Massachusetts DESE school nurse certification that is appropriate for the grade level and subject area assigned. (Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university)
2. Highly Qualified as per Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
3. Licensure as a registered nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN)
4. Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies including but not limited to: administrators parents/guardians teachers students other school staff and visitors
5. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
6. Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
7. Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
8. Knowledge of electronic health record system SNAP experience preferred
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Nurse Leader

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

WORK YEAR:183 days

COMPENSATION:Per the Union A Collective Barginning Agreement seehere

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to reach out to the below contact for this position to discuss your application.

Required Experience:

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