Elementary School Nurse
About The Position
The Hansen Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the school nurse for the upcoming school year beginning in August 2026. The school nurse will 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. The Hansen Elementary School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 475 students in grades K-5. The Hansen Elementary School is 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.
Requirements
- Maintains a valid Massachusetts DESE school nurse certification that is appropriate for the grade level and subject area assigned.
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN)
- Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents/guardians, teachers, students, other school staff, and visitors
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
- Knowledge of electronic health record system, SNAP experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Highly Qualified as per Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Responsibilities
- Utilize the Nursing Process in providing care for students and staff for illness and/or injuries occurring during the school day
- Provide direct emergency and first aid care to students and staff as needed
- Adhere to MA state regulations relative to “responsibilities of the school nurse in the management of concussive injuries in the school setting…
- 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.
- Create and maintain Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for students with special medical concerns
- Maintain comprehensive electronic school health records
- Serve as a liaison between school, home/family, and community-at-large
- Recognize signs and symptoms of communicable diseases, and reports to the Board of Health/Department of Public Health per district protocol
- Maintain Basic Life Support Instructor Certification
- Supervise any assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs)/health aides
- Follow individual student safety plans, IEPs, 504s, health care plans, etc.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Strive to participate in professional development opportunities to remain current in the educational/nursing fields
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians concerning the health progress of students
- Participate in department meetings, school meetings, and parent meetings
- Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration
Benefits
- Per the Union A Collective Barginning Agreement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
