Before School Program Nurse -Berlin Memorial

Before School Program Nurse
-Berlin Memorial

Berlin-Boylston Regional School District Berlin Memorial School - Berlin, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5916048

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Before School Nurse at BMS

Reports To: Before School Program Coordinator, Principal, Lead Nurse, PPS Director

Work Year Days: Days school is in session

Work Hours: 7:00 am - 8:30 am

Desired

Qualifications:

DESE School Nurse

Salary: $60/hour

Educational/Training/Experience/License

Required:

Massachusetts Registered Nurse

Accountability Objective: The school nurse is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing practice and school health, as well as local district policies and procedures. The goal of the school nurse is to promote the academic progress/success of students by assisting them to maintain, improve, or adapt to their health status.

We are seeking an RN to provide student services in our before-school program from 7:00 am - 8:30 AM Monday-Friday afternoons when school is in session, August-June. We will consider applicants who wish to job-share 2 or 3 days per week. This is a great opportunity to work with and support a small group of students.

• Establishes and manages a comprehensive school health program.
• Promotes positive safety practices both within and outside of school and ensures that the school has an emergency plan which is communicated to staff and students.
• Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as Immunization surveillance and health related screening programs, including referral, parent notice, and follow-up.
• Maintains comprehensive and updated school health records on each student; utilizes computer heath program to document daily student interactions and other health related information. Provides timely reports to administration as requested.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review and revise written procedures for first aid, emergency management, medication administration, management of health records, mandated screenings, and other health/medical services.
• Provide training for health screening volunteers, assistants, and substitute nurses.
• Maintain written procedures for substitute nurses.
• Budgets, orders and maintains inventory of school nursing supplies and equipment.
• Nursing Services

Demonstrates appropriate nursing assessment skills and collaboration in meeting the heath needs of students and staff.

• Provides direct nursing care to meet the needs of the students and staff, including administering first aid care for injuries, emergency medical care, toileting and personal care when needed, and management of acute and chronic Illnesses.
• Collaborates with parents, student and their physician where appropriate, to develop, implement, and annually update an individualized health care plan for the student.
• Collects and records medically relevant information about the health and development of the student and his or her family.
• Provides medically prescribed interventions and over the counter medications per school physicians standing orders.
• Makes home visits, completes home assessments, and presents assessment results at team meetings for Special education students as requested, with parent and administrative permission.
• Recommend that students consult outside health care providers and/or appropriate school staff for evaluation and follow up, if indicated. Assist students and families in finding medical care when requested.
• Responds to student issues, including issues such as abuse/neglect, Substance…