School Nurse

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

School Nurse

Job Summary

Provide nursing services to the student population on a day to day, as needed basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Nursing.
• Valid License to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Requisite licensure as school nurse, defined by DESE, required.
• Current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Experience in child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to use technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes best practices in school nursing to provide care for students for illness and/or injuries occurring during the school day and for management of chronic illnesses during school.
• Provide emergency care in cases of injury or sudden illness.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers, faculty/staff, and healthcare providers as needed.
• Provide assessment, triage, and treatment of illness and injury as appropriate.
• Administer medications as ordered by the school physician and/or student /staff physicians.
• Perform yearly school health screenings as required by state law.
• File Injury Reporting form/Student Accident forms per district protocol; adhere to MA state regulations regarding concussive injuries.
• Maintain strict student/staff confidentiality while promoting professional nursing standards and district policy.
• Collaborate with school staff and administration to monitor and support students’ attendance, health needs, and mental health and social‑emotional learning needs.
• Create and maintain medical plans and Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for students with special medical concerns.
• Collaborate with school counselors to develop and update 504 plans as indicated for students with medical needs.
• Participate in IEP and/or 504 meetings for students with medical needs.
• Maintain comprehensive electronic school health records.
• Monitor compliance of student health records, including immunizations.
• Perform other job‑related duties as needed.

Benefits Information

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Terms of Employment

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Hingham Public Schools does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race (race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles), color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition, homelessness, foster care status, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, socio‑economic status, language acquisition status, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Jonathan Hawes, Principal
• East Elementary School
• Email: jhawes

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,072 to $135,628 Per Year

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School Nurse