School Nurse (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy, expected to be vacant by 10/05/2026. The incumbent has the right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the expected vacancy date. Hire confirmation is contingent upon the position becoming vacant, and the candidate may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position is not vacated by the school year's start. The School Nurse provides skilled nursing care and management of students' special needs, including medication administration. Responsibilities include annual immunization surveillance and routine health screenings, as well as providing routine emergency care for students and staff. Referrals to primary healthcare providers are made when necessary. For students with complex medical needs, the school nurse acts as a liaison between the school, home, and external medical facilities. As an education team member, the nurse interprets medical data and develops health plans for students' Individual Education Plans (IEP). The role promotes student wellness and contributes to maintaining a healthy school environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse.
MA State Dept. of Education School Nurse License (All Levels).
CPR & First Aid Certification.
Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice.
Experience working with children and adolescents in public school/agency/human services setting.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in support services in a school setting.
Experience in liaison and case management.
Experience with high-risk, multi-problem children and adolescents.
Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Responsibilities

Provides emergency medical care to students.
Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
Counsels and/or educates students in small groups or individually concerning medical issues.
Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical summaries on students.
Teaches mini-courses to small groups of students in Medical/Health areas relating to survival skills.
Monitors and assesses compliance with immunization standards as per BPS and DPH regulations.
Performs vision, hearing, scoliosis, dental, and other health-related screenings as required by DPH or BPS school health services.
Develops and maintains contacts with medical persons or facilities who might provide direct service or consultation.
Participates in Service Team Meetings of students when medical input, interpretation, or consultation is needed.
Establishes and maintains appropriate record-keeping and reporting formats and procedures.
Conducts formal workshops and/or informal training for staff as appropriate.
Maintains adequate and updated health records.
Serves as medical representative to evaluations and re-evaluations, obtains and interprets medical evaluation at these meetings.