School Nurse - District Wide

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse promotes and maintains students’ physical and emotional health throughout the district. The role provides nursing care, first aid and emergency response; conducts screenings and assessments; administers prescribed medication; and develops and follows individual health care plans. The nurse maintains complete, timely and confidential electronic health records and other required documentation, communicates with parents and school personnel about health concerns, and serves as a health-related resource and liaison for students, faculty and the community. The position supports student wellness, learning and attendance by assessing health-related needs, identifying possible medical or emotional causes of absenteeism, and contributing to plans to reduce absences. The nurse follows district, state and professional nursing policies and regulations; reviews immunization and medical records; participates in team and staff meetings; and maintains the Health Office, equipment and supplies. Occasional supervision of students with medical needs during transportation may be required. The position is district-wide for the 2026–2027 school year, with a start date as soon as possible. Salary placement is on the Teacher's Salary Scale according to education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Valid, current Massachusetts license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Nurse licensure.
Previous pediatric experience.
Current cardiopulmonary CPR/AED certification from a recognized provider.
Strong professional knowledge in the subject area and the ability to acquire and apply current knowledge and skills for school nursing practice.
Active listening skills.
Service orientation and willingness to help others.
Ability to use databases and Microsoft software, including Excel, Word and Outlook, as well as electronic health records and web-based information-tracking sites.
Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, make decisions and solve problems.
Accuracy and attention to detail in completing tasks and communicating.
Strong communication skills, including frequent in-person and telephone contact and some email contact.
Sensitivity to others’ needs and feelings, and an understanding and helpful approach.
Respectful, constructive and collaborative teamwork.
Dependability and responsibility in fulfilling obligations.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled nursing procedures safely, competently and effectively.
Promote and maintain the optimal physical and emotional health of students.
Provide first aid and emergency care for illness or injury and complete required documentation.
Notify parents of illnesses and accidents occurring during school hours and complete the appropriate accident forms.
Keep a daily log of students seen in the health room.
Conduct screenings and report information as appropriate.
Maintain accurate, timely, descriptive and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
Protect the confidentiality of student and staff medical and personal information.
Collect student and school data and evaluate it systematically to promote and improve student learning, growth and development.
Support student wellness through appropriately designed and delivered health education and health care practices.
Develop and implement individual student health care plans and regularly follow up on progress.
Serve as a health-related liaison and resource for students, faculty and the community during the school day.
Inform teachers and staff about medical issues that may affect their work.
Identify medical or emotional causes of absenteeism and contribute to plans to decrease absences when possible.
Administer prescribed medication to students according to policy.
Follow school district, Department of Public Health and Department of Education health regulations, policies and procedures, as well as the Nursing Standards of Conduct of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Review student immunization and medical records before school admission.
Update confidential lists of students with medical concerns and share information with appropriate school personnel.
Participate in team and staff meetings and present findings, nursing guidelines and recommendations.
Provide students, families and faculty with resources concerning school safety and environmental health issues.
Maintain the Health Office and assigned equipment and supplies.
On occasion, supervise students with medical needs during transportation.