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 6/30/2026. The School Nurse provides skilled nursing care and management of the special needs of students, including medication administration, immunization surveillance, routine health screenings, and emergency care. The nurse acts as a liaison between the school, home, and medical facilities for students with complex medical needs. As an education team member, the nurse interprets medical data and develops health plans for student's individual education plans (I.E.P.). The role also involves promoting student wellness and maintaining a healthy school environment. The position requires adherence to BPS Standards of Effective Practice, focusing on accountability for student achievement, professional knowledge, equitable instruction, cultural proficiency, parent/family engagement, and reflective practice.

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.

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 Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or 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 as individuals 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 screening 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.