School Nurse

New Bedford Public School District PRAB
- Student Services
- New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

New Bedford Public School District PRAB
- Student Services
- New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in New Bedford Public School District

Job : 5868707

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

School Nurse

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

• Nurse

• The school nurse will perform professional nursing duties consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing, school health, and local district policy. The School Nurse will perform professional nursing duties and is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program for a school population as defined by the school district and consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations, and statutes governing nursing and school health.
  
  School nurse may support various schools throughout the district and work collaboratively with other school nurses to assist with the implementation of the school health program as defined by the school district. Outstanding organizational, written and communications skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Valid license to practice as a Registered nurse in Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Nurse licensure or able to secure this required license.
• Assumes responsibility for continuing own education; obtains expert consultation, supervision and peer review as needed.
• A minimum of two years of employment as a Registered nurse in a child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting is strongly preferred.
• School Health Nursing experience preferred.
• Possess a current knowledge in such areas as professional issues in school nursing, school and community health, communicable disease control, growth and development, health assessment, special health conditions, injury prevention and emergency care, health counseling, health education and promotion, and current adolescent issues.
• Current CPR certification.

• Establishes and manages a comprehensive school health program consistent with the Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statues governing nursing and school health, and local school district policy.
• Participates in the orientation and training of newly hired school nurses, LPN’s, Heath Service Representatives and CNA’s.
• Promotes safety practices both within and outside of school buildings according to the school Emergency Plan which is communicated to personnel and students.
• Maintains comprehensive school health records.
• Collaborates with school administrators and personnel in assessing, improving, and maintaining a healthy school environment.
• Carries out communicable disease prevention and infection control based on current guidelines for universal precautions, prevention of blood borne pathogens exposure and hazardous medical waste disposal.
• Provides medically prescribed interventions including the administration of medication (based on MDPH regulations) and nursing procedures and provides nursing care and case management for…