1:1 Nurse

Northampton-Public-Schools; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

NASE contract

Job summary

Northampton Public Schools is seeking a qualified 1:1 Nurse (RN or LPN) for JFK Middle School in Northampton, MA. The role supports an assigned student under IEP/HC plan, providing direct health care, medication administration, and care coordination with staff and families.

The 1:1 nurse collaborates with the building nurse and Health Services director, following MA laws and district policies. This is a full-time position with benefits under the MA NES contract.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN license in Massachusetts is required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Experience with EMR systems, preferably SNAP.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate students’ medical history and needs.
• Implement the care plan with school staff and families.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Monitor student health and respond to health concerns.
• Document care, updates, and communications with families.
• Report to building nurse and health services director.

Skills

Medical assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

EMR/SNAP

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (RN or BSN)

Tools

SNAP EMR

Job description

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1:1 Nurse

Job Details

Job ID: 5956133

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

1:1 NURSE (RN or LPN)

JFK Middle School

One (1) Full-time Vacancy: 35 Hours

Monday through Friday: time varies on assigned school times and student needs

Salary: Per Northampton Association of School Employees (NASE) contract based on experience and licensure.

Start date: As soon as possible

Definition:

The 1:1 nurse’s primary responsibility is to care for the assigned student with documented special needs per their Individualized Educational Plan and Individualized Health Care Plan.

Supervision:

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Health Services in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, Department of Public Health Regulations, and the Board of Registration in Nursing. The 1:1 nurse works collaboratively with the building nurse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assess and evaluate students’ medical history, including social, behavioral, psychological and familial concerns.
• Implement the plan of care with consultation/collaboration of school staff, building nurse, family and community providers as necessary.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and provide feedback for the revisions of the plan as necessary.
• Provide direct care, for both medical and educational needs for their assigned student.
• Administer prescribed and approved medication and treatments to the student.
• Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health related concerns as appropriate.
• Provide the building nurse with information about nursing interventions and the student’s response to care. The building nurse is responsible for the majority of communication concerning health matters.
• Report to work as scheduled and conducts self in a professional manner.
• Reports and is administratively accountable to building nurse, nursing supervisor and to building principal for provision of health services in the building.
• Attend monthly nursing staff meetings per the contract or per Director of Health Services request (depending on contract requirement).
• Ensures necessary documentation is done in a timely, accurate, clear and concise manner, including daily home/school communication for caregivers.
• May need to escort 1:1 student on bus transport to/from school as applicable.
• Performs other work-related activities as required or as the situation dictates.

Physical Requirements

• Light to moderate physical effort demanded in caring for students/staff.
• May need to transfer wheel-chair bound students and/or use hoyer lifts.
• May be required to perform toileting/diaper changing needs per their care plan.
• Ability to communicate verbally with students, caregivers and staff.
• May be required to stand and walk for extended periods.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

• Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern public and school health nursing.
• Knowledge of applicable state, local public and school health laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with community facilities and resources providing medical and related social services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, school personnel, health care providers, parents/caregivers, families, community agencies and the general public.
• Ability to maintain pertinent and confidential medical records.
• Knowledgeable in IEP/504 educational plans, growth/development and the laws pertaining to child abuse.
• Experience with SNAP, Google and other applicable computerized software.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certification required
• Required licensure in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Three years' experience in school health or pediatric/adolescent health care is preferred.
• Experience with EMR such as SNAP.

IF HIRED

• Official University/College/School transcripts required.
• DESE Nurse Certification preferred if applicable.
• Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS National Fingerprint Background Checks prior to employment.

BENEFITS

RN

Full Benefits and privileges are consistent with the Northampton Association of School Employees (NASE) Teachers Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement.

LPN

Full Benefits and privileges are consistent with the Northampton Association of School Employees (NASE) Paraeducators Unit C Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Who Are We: Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting excellence through coaching and learning. Our mission is to foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. We believe that obstacles to learning can be overcome and, once that happens, learning is natural for everyone.

  We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do….together!

  Equity and Social Justice Work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to.

  Equal Opportunity Employer The Northampton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, limited-English proficiency, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kirsten Kennedy-Alvarado , Director of Health Services
• 212 Main Street
• Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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