School Nurse

School Nurse

Nauset Public Schools Orleans Elementary School - Orleans, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Nauset Regional School District

Job : 5940277

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE OF POSITION:

School Nurse

LOCATION:

Orleans Elementary School

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT

OF POSITION:

Duties include managing a busy health office, maintaining health records, dispensing medication, implementing health mandates, providing support to families, students, and staff and other duties as assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• DESE Licensed MA School Nurse preferred
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Nursing
• Demonstrated success in establishing an environment that integrates caring, kindness, and respect for all into nursing practice.
• Experience in child health nursing (preferably school setting)
• Experience/training with pediatric emergencies, postural screening, school nursing, vision & hearing testing, diabetes care, health assessments, counseling parents in positive child-rearing practices, and BMI assessments
• Knowledge of medical disorders and treatment
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources
• Proficiency with computer skills
• Ability to be flexible and efficient in a busy setting and to collaborate on a regular basis
• Demonstrates sound judgment reflecting integrity and trustworthiness, and protects student confidentiality
• Engages in effective open dialogue – Consistently uses effective written, verbal, nonverbal, and visual communication skills
• Detail oriented

SALARY:

$59,367.00 - $

AVAILABILITY:

Immediately

• Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
• Assist students to achieve optimal levels of wellness through differentiated and appropriately designed and delivered health education and health care practices
• Maintain and organize an orderly atmosphere within the health office to create a safe physical, emotional and intellectual environment
• Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff
• Utilize evidence based practice supported by current research
• Monitor compliance of school health programs with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies
• Administer medication
• Monitor student immunization records
• Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
• Keep track of students’ vaccination records
• Update students’ medical history
• Perform hearing, vision and other health screenings
• Reflect on student health outcomes to assess effectiveness of health office
• Keep families informed of health office visits involving significant injuries or illness, as appropriate
• Apprise families of progress and issues in chronic disease management.
• Inform families of major public health initiatives (e.g. screenings, flu clinics).
• Consistently protect the students’ autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs when delivering care while recognizing cultural diversity
• Collaborate with administrative and educational staff through staff meetings and membership in student support teams, crisis teams, and wellness committees
• Develop IHCP, 504 plans or assist with development of Individual Educational Plans
• Assist students, families, school staff and community to achieve optimum levels of wellness through a systematic method of appropriately designed and delivered presentations/ training of health/wellness issues.
• Collaborate with administration and other colleagues sharing their expertise to make appropriate health and safety decisions for students and staff.
• Consult with Health Care Providers, Specialists, MASSTART, Nurse…