Elementary School Nurse

Elementary School Nurse

Canton Public Schools – Hansen Elementary School, Canton, Massachusetts

This position is part of the Canton Public Schools system.

Job : 5721156

Final date to receive applications: Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

The Hansen Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the school nurse for the upcoming school year beginning in August 2026. The school nurse will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.

The Hansen Elementary School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serves over 475 students in grades K‑5. The school is elevating the educational experience by cultivating a culture of academic growth, social‑emotional learning, and high‑quality teaching and learning through rigorous and equitable student experiences.

We are eager to find a member of the team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary for every child to experience the joy of learning, achievement, passion, and a sense of belonging.

The school nurse will coordinate the smooth and efficient operation of the school health services to maximize positive impact on the educational environment and student body.

• Utilize the Nursing Process in providing care for students and staff for illness and/or injuries occurring during the school day
• Provide direct emergency and first‑aid care to students and staff as needed
• Adhere to Massachusetts state regulations relative to management of concussive injuries in the school setting
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality while promoting professional nursing standards and district policy
• Create and maintain Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for students with special medical concerns
• Maintain comprehensive electronic school health records
• Serve as a liaison between school, home/family, and community‑at‑large
• Recognize signs and symptoms of communicable diseases and report to the Board of Health/Department of Public Health per district protocol
• Maintain Basic Life Support Instructor certification
• Supervise any assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) or health aides
• Follow individual student safety plans, IEPs, 504s, health care plans, etc.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Pursue professional development opportunities to remain current in the educational and nursing fields
• Establish and maintain open communication lines with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians concerning health progress of students
• Participate in department meetings, school meetings, and parent meetings
• Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by the building principal and/or district administration

• Valid Massachusetts DESE school nurse certification appropriate for the grade level and subject area assigned (Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university)
• Highly qualified as per Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN)
• Ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including administrators, parents/guardians, teachers, students, other school staff, and visitors
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Well‑organized with excellent leadership abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Knowledge of electronic health record system; SNAP experience preferred
• Alternative qualifications deemed appropriate and acceptable by the school department

Building Principal and Nurse Leader

Not Applicable

183 days

Per the Union A Collective Bargaining Agreement, see here

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Lauren Pushard, District Nurse Leader
• Administration
• Phone: 781‑821‑5060 x1113
• Email: pushardl