0.6 FTE Floating Resource Nurse

Lexington Public Schools; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Public Schools (MA) seeks a 0.6 FTE Floating Resource Nurse to support school health services across the district. The nurse reports to the Director of School Health Services and provides direct nursing care, health screenings, and policy support as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold MA nursing licensure, BSN, and DESE eligibility, with CPR certification and experience in diverse school settings.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts nursing license (Current Massachusetts Registration in Nursing).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• DESE certification or eligible (Department of Secondary and Elementary Education).
• CPR certification through American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services and school health support in all schools as assigned by the Director of School Health Services.
• Serve as a system-wide resource to all nurses and schools in the district.
• Facilitate in-service training for nurses, students, staff and families as needed.

Job description

0.6 FTE Floating Resource Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940990
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Dec 1, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: 0.6 FTE Floating Resource Nurse

REPORTS TO/EVALUATED BY: Director of School Health Services

Start date: December 1, 2026. FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations. Salary will be prorated based on start date and FTE.

Unit A 25-26 Salary Range

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Massachusetts Registration in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Department of Secondary and Elementary Education Certified (or eligible)

School Nursing, Pediatric, Emergency Room or Community Health experience preferred

Healthcare Certification in CPR through the American Heart Association or Red Cross

Effective interpersonal relations with student, staff, and families

Experience working with children of all abilities preferred

The candidate can assume the full scope of responsibilities of the school nurse position.

The candidate must be knowledgeable of the pertinent regulations governing school nursing practice in Massachusetts, the guidelines and standards of care established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), as applicable to the policies and procedures established by the Lexington Public Schools

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing nursing services and school health support in all the schools, as determined and assigned by the Director of School Health Services
• Serve as a system-wide resource to all nurses and schools in the district.
• Facilitate in-service training/education to nurses, students, staff and families as needed.
• Provide assistance in the development, review and evaluation of school health policies and materials to support the promotion of a healthy school environment.
• Assist in the collection of health data and submission of health reports to MA DPH for school health services.
• Create, implement and monitor training protocol for nurses new to the district.
• Supports the school nurse with medically complex situations, attending meetings as needed
• Nursing Responsibilities include assisting with mandatory health screenings, implementing food allergy protocols and health policies, health services programming, and immunization compliance. The nurse will provide direct clinical nursing services as needed in school health offices or for field trips/ special school activities and will perform health data computer entry, medicationmanagement, and general health information management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Doreen Crowe , Director of Health Services
• Email: [e-mail]