School Nurse- LPN (SY 2026-2027)

THE COMMUNITY GROUP•Lawrence, MA

2d•$50,000 - $65,239•Onsite

About The Position

Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) School Nurses are passionate about monitoring, supporting, and providing nursing services to students to ensure their success inside and outside the classroom. School Nurses offer our students holistic support while maintaining high expectations. Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) seeks a passionate School Nurse to work with our school teams renowned for closing the achievement gap. CDCPS manages multiple campuses across Lawrence, MA, and serves 1,200 pre-kindergarten to 8th-grade students. We believe in providing our students with a rigorous student-centered academic program while investing in their social, emotional, and holistic well-being. CDCPS has dedicated teams to support our teachers and staff, ensuring our students' success.

Requirements

Hold current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or as a Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LPN)
Associates in Nursing is required

Nice To Haves

Uphold a passionate belief in CDCPS' mission, values, and educational model
Bachelors in Nursing or Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited professional nursing program is preferred
Experience working with school-aged children is preferred
Experience in health records administration for schools is preferred

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
Tailoring school nursing actions specific to student needs and coordinated with the efforts of other providers and school personnel; implements plans in a manner aimed at improving health and educational status.
Manage/Administer daily prescribed medications or medically prescribed interventions
Provide social emotional support to students, as needed
Responds to child neglect or abuse issues (as required by Massachusetts statute)
Arrange and execute mandated student health screenings
Maintains daily records of students seen in the health room
Maintains 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
Responds 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
Provides coverage or support as needed for other school network nurses
Attend all medical trainings and professional development meetings as necessary
Demonstrates current knowledge in such areas as (a) professional issues in school nursing, (b) school and community health, (c) communicable disease control, (d) growth and development, (e) health assessment, special health conditions, both chronic and acute, (g) injury prevention and emergency care (h) health counseling, health education and promotion, (i) current adolescent issues
Maintains certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and nursing license
Obtains expert consultation, supervision, and peer review as needed
Collaborates with local schools of nursing to provide student practical health, as well as to obtain nursing education resources
Perform other duties that may be assigned by supervisor