School Nurse
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Nursing
Public Health Nurse, Pediatric Nurse
School Nurse
The school nurse provides first aid and distributes daily prescribed medications as well as on‑call prescribed medications. The nurse assesses illnesses and refers to physicians as needed. The nurse will set up Individual Nursing Care Plans for students with disease processes or chronic conditions. The nurse will intervene to promote, maintain, or restore health and to prevent illness. She or he will collaborate with other healthcare providers, educational staff, parents, and students.
The school nurse conveys and practices a strong preventive health focus and responds quickly to potential health risks. The school nurse is responsible for the building medication administration plan and providing physician‑ordered medical care to the students. The school nurse is responsible for all mandated screening to be done including vision and hearing, height and weight, BMI, postural screenings, fluoride programs, CMOHS dental coordination of students.
She or he is also responsible for completing and submitting the DPH Immunization Compliance survey, the DPH Asthma and Diabetes Survey, and the monthly visit report. Computer skills are a must and experience with Google Docs and Apple products is preferred. The building nurse will provide staff with any initial first aid due to an injury on school grounds and refer as appropriate to the City Personnel office.
The nurse will respond to all emergencies in the building and triage and activate EMS.
Job : 5834799
Final date to receive applications: Jul 29, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jul 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026
Position Type: Full‑time
Job Categories: Student Services >
School Nurse
The mission of the Silvio O. Conte Community School is to maintain a safe and nurturing environment where children, teachers, parents, neighbors, and friends of a culturally diverse community work together to foster academic success and social growth through tolerance and personal responsibility. While recognizing that each child is a unique learner, we encourage intellectual curiosity and promote a lifelong love of learning.
Job Requirements- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- MA DESE Certification School Nurse All Levels or obtaining DESE licensure within the appropriate time frame (master’s degree or national certification in school nursing may be required).
- Experience in pediatrics and/or public health.
- CPR/First Aid Certified.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; desire to work with students and families.
- Ability to use Google Docs, Excel, and Word; ability to learn new software systems.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
- Jamal Ahamad, Principal
- 200 West Union Street
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
- Phone: 413‑448‑9660
- Fax: 413‑448‑9663
- Email:
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