School Nurse

School Nurse

Acton Boxborough Regional Schools, Acton, Massachusetts is seeking a School Nurse to join our school health services team for the 2026–2027 school year. This full‑time, school‑year position will provide high‑quality, student‑centered nursing care in a collaborative and supportive environment, supporting student health needs and promoting a safe and healthy school community.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications: posted until filled
• Posted:
  May 18, 2026
• Starting Date:
  Aug 26, 2026
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, per the school‑year calendar (approximately 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Location:
  
  Acton‑Boxborough School District, Massachusetts
• Primary Setting:
  Elementary School Health Office

• Provide direct service to students using the nursing process in accordance with current medical practice and nursing standards.
• Manage and control acute and chronic diseases and carry out policies for communicable disease control in collaboration with the school physician, local town nurses, and the Massachusetts Department of Health.
• Provide primary and emergency care to students and staff during the school day.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Administer and/or supervise medication administration in compliance with school policy and state regulations.
• Initiate, perform, and oversee all state‑mandated programs, including immunization surveillance and screening programs.
• Maintain comprehensive educational records on the health of each student, including documentation of health office visits, parent phone calls, etc.
• Establish health‑care plans for students with special health‑care needs and update them as needed.
• Encourage compliance with universal precautions for students and staff.
• Identify unsafe health conditions in the school setting and collaborate with administrators to resolve them.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding plans for students with special health needs.
• Participate in safety, crisis, or wellness teams as appropriate.

Experience in school nursing and/or pediatric nursing.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
  • Current licensure as a Massachusetts Registered Nurse.
  • DESE certified or eligible for certification.
  • Prefer two years of experience in school, pediatric, or public health nursing setting.
  • Current CPR/AED certification.
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
  • Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

The Acton Boxborough Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of face, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. For more information refer to the Acton Boxborough Regional School Committee Policy AC on our website.

• Email: cfenniman
• Location:
  
  Acton, Massachusetts 01720