School Nurse

School Nurse

Franklin Public Schools – Lincoln Street K‑5, Franklin, Massachusetts (Also at Washington Street K‑5, Franklin, Massachusetts)

Job : 5695305

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full‑time School Nurse with benefits

Location: Lincoln Street Complex or Washington Street Complex

Reports to: Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Salary: As per FEA Teacher’s Contract

General Description: The Franklin Public Schools, a Pre‑K‑12 district, seeks a registered nurse to provide school health services at the Lincoln St. and Washington St. schools. Responsibilities include health assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, study, and research. The nurse is a faculty member qualified to assume responsibility for various aspects of the school health services and is evaluated by the Building Principal and the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.

• Assess and evaluate students’ health status
• Serve as health advocate and provide primary and emergency health care to students, staff and visitors
• Provide appropriate staff with student medical information and guidance related to student health issues as needed
• Serve as a resource person in school health education programs for students, school personnel and parents
• Administer medication in accordance with school and state policies
• Conduct screening of students for vision and hearing, including follow‑up retests, appropriate referrals, and notification of parents
• Teach students and staff various health topics including prevention and control of illness, communicable disease, pediculosis, dental problems and skin protection
• Assist in determining the presence of significant psycho‑educational disturbances in the school‑aged child
• Participate in the modification of the school program to meet the needs of children with disabilities and medical conditions that require modifications in school
• Develop Individual Health Care Plans
• Act as an advocate and consultant for children suspected of being abused or neglected
• Serve on building and system wide committees as needed
• Maintain continuing education requirements for recertification by DESE
• Maintain supplies, take inventory and order necessary equipment for health office
• Utilize SNAP software to document and maintain accurate health records for students
• Maintain health room statistics as required for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
• Promote a healthful and safe on‑site environment for students and staff

• Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts and DESE License
• School experience preferred
• Warm, caring, respectful with a strong desire to work with young children
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.

• Lisa Daly, School Nurse
• Franklin Public Schools
• 500 Lincoln Street
• Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
• Phone: 508‑553‑0322
• Email: