Elementary School Nurse; SY

Elementary School Nurse (2026 - 2027 SY)

Winthrop Public School District — Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School, Winthrop, Massachusetts.

Job .

Posted:
May 28, 2026.

Final date to receive applications:
Until filled.

Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026.

School Nurse - Arthur T. Cummings School (2026 - 2027 SY)

The health services provided by the school nurse are essential to the student's educational success. The school nurse addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process. This is achieved by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow‑up for all children within the school setting. The school nurse not only provides for the safety and care of students and staff but also addresses the need for integrating health solutions into the educational setting.

The school nurse must be a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers.

• Provide first aid to students and staff.
• Supervise the administration of all medications and interventions.
• Manage chronic health care needs of students such as asthma, type 1 diabetes.
• Attend and participate in Individualized Educational Plan and 504 plan development as needed.
• Review immunization status for compliance with MA DPH regulations.
• Advise staff of proper procedures to follow in the event of a medical emergency.
• Provide training to staff on health issues such as life‑threatening allergies and Epipen use.
• Maintain a daily record of all health room visits.
• Respond to frequently encountered health issues, providing counseling and crisis intervention when required.
• Collaborate with the parent/guardian and student to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for students.
• Respond to child neglect or abuse issues (as required by Massachusetts statute).
• Perform state‑mandated screening programs and provide appropriate referrals.
• Prepare regular written reports for school officials and MDPH and other agencies.
• Stay up to date regarding communicable disease prevention and infection control based on current guidelines for universal precautions, prevention of blood‑borne pathogens exposure and hazardous medical waste disposal.
• Establish a process to identify students at risk for physical and psychosocial problems, communicate health needs to other school personnel as appropriate and establish a referral system using both internal and community resources.
• Participate as a team member; with parental consent when indicated, share information with other team members about children with special health care problems which affect learning and growth.
• Assume responsibilities for in‑service programs for school personnel for universal precautions, first aid, emergency care procedures.
• Act as a resource in health education to school personnel, students and families.
• Use community resources for referral of students with unmet health needs, including the need for a primary care provider.

Position Type: Full-time.
Salary: $47,000-$68,000.
Salary: $45,321 to $56,971 per year.

• Possess a valid Massachusetts registered nurse license.
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• Be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the state of Massachusetts concerning health standards for students and school facilities.
• DESE School nurse certification or in progress of obtaining (eligible for licensure).
• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Susan Gibbons , Executive Director of Pupil Personnel
• Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: sgibbons.ma.us