Public Health School Nurse

PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOOL NURSE – FULL-TIME

Peabody Public Schools Central Office – Peabody, Massachusetts

• Job : 5829000
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

The City of Peabody is seeking a full‑time Registered Nurse to work within the public school system and provide nursing services necessary for the development of a healthy school community.

• Health assessment and medical treatment of students.
• Health counseling for students.
• Medication administration and development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of individualized medication administration care plans and individualized health care plans.
• Collaboration with other health care providers and school personnel regarding student health.
• Providing emergency care for individuals in the case of injury or sudden illness.
• Performing and/or overseeing all Massachusetts Department of Public Health mandated health screenings or activities.
• Maintaining comprehensive school health records.
• Prevention and control of communicable diseases within schools.
• Supporting immunization clinics and other public health‑related duties.
• Electronic recordkeeping using electronic medical records systems and the statewide infectious disease surveillance system.

• Current R.N. license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Department of Education Licensure as a School Nurse (preferred) or eligibility to apply for licensure within 1 year of hire.
• Two years of experience in school health, family practice, community health or pediatrics (preferred).

Pay rate depends on qualifications and credentials. The starting rate ranges from $60,924 to $89,232 DOQ. Nurses work the public school schedule, including one week before and after the school session (190 days). This is an AFSCME Local 364 position.

Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter. The position will remain open until filled. Applications are considered as received.

Apply to the Human Resources Department at City Hall, 24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960; via email to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).; or by fax at .

Application is available online at: https://.

The City of Peabody is an EOE.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Carmen Santana
• 27 Lowell St
• Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
• Phone:
• Email: schoolspring.ma.us