2026-27 School Nurse (Part-time)

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (MTRS)

Vision insurance

Job summary

Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in Worcester, MA. This part-time position offers 24 hours per week (3 days, 8 hours each) under the supervision of the School Nurse Manager.

We value clinical expertise, genuine care for children and families, and the ability to stay calm in a busy school environment. We especially encourage bilingual candidates to apply, and welcome applicants who reflect our community's linguistic diversity.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as RN or LPN in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• DESE licensure as a School Nurse preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide episodic and emergency health care to students.
• Conduct health assessments and follow-up care.
• Coordinate with families, physicians and external providers.

Skills

RN/LPN licensure

Calm under pressure

Bilingual encouraged

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

MA school nurse licensure (preferred)

Job description

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

2026-27 School Nurse (Part-time)

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5976822

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Worcester Cultural Academy is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Registered Nurse to join our team in Worcester, MA. This is a part‑time position (3 days per week, 8 hours per day) working under the direction of our School Nurse Manager. We are looking for someone who brings clinical expertise, genuine care for children and families, and the ability to be a calm and trusted presence in a busy school environment. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, and we welcome all candidates who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our community.

Who We Are

Worcester Cultural Academy (WCA) is a growing charter public school that opened in August 2023 with a vision of becoming a K–8 community. We launched as a K‑4 school and have added a grade every year since — this fall we welcome our first 7th graders. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands‑on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high‑quality work. We partner with organizations like the EcoTarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater and anchor our curriculum in Learning Expeditions that make learning meaningful and real. Healthy, safe students are the foundation of everything we do — and our school nurse is essential to making that possible.

We want to be honest with prospective candidates: this is energizing, demanding work. Our student population includes children with complex medical needs, severe allergies, and a wide range of health considerations. You will be the primary clinical presence in the building on the days you are here, working in close coordination with our School Nurse Manager who provides continuity and oversight across the full week. If you are someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and genuinely loves working with kids, you will fit right in.

What You’ll Do

• Direct Student Health Care
  • Provide episodic and emergency health care to ill or injured students, responding quickly and calmly to a wide range of situations
  • Conduct health assessments, implement interventions, and provide follow‑up care for students with acute and chronic health needs
  • Manage complex cases with high‑need students, including coordination with families, physicians, and outside health care providers
  • Develop and maintain Individual Health Care Plans and Emergency Action Plans for students with special health needs, integrating these into 504 plans and IEPs as applicable
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations
• Public Health and Compliance
  • Engage in public health functions including disease surveillance, immunization compliance monitoring, and health promotion initiatives
  • Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date health files for each student including cumulative medical records and vaccination documentation
  • Maintain a detailed log of medication administration, assessments, interventions, and family communications
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and school policies including FERPA and HIPAA
  • Coordinate hearing, vision, and dental screenings, exams, and follow‑up care
  • Maintain health cabinets with all necessary medical supplies, including safe handling, storage, and disposal of prescription medications and hazardous waste
• Staff Training and Education
  • Train unlicensed school personnel to administer scheduled medications and epinephrine in accordance with Massachusetts state regulations
  • Educate students and staff on health procedures, policies, and wellness practices
  • Serve as a resource to teachers and staff on health‑related concerns and accommodations for students with medical needs
• Family and Community Engagement
  • Communicate proactively and compassionately with families about their child's health needs, incidents, and care plans
  • Facilitate referrals to appropriate medical and community‑based resources, connecting families with support beyond the school
  • Build trusting relationships with families across cultural and linguistic differences, using interpretation support as needed
• Coordination and Collaboration
  • Work closely and communicate consistently with the School Nurse Manager to ensure seamless continuity of care across the full school week
  • Identify students with potential health‑related learning needs and coordinate with the Director of Student Supports
  • Collaborate with special education staff to ensure health needs are accurately reflected in IEPs and 504 plans
  • Support the school's health and wellness initiatives in partnership with the School Nurse Manager

What You Bring

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field preferred
• Current DESE licensure as a School Nurse preferred but not required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider level)
• Experience working with children in a school, pediatric, or community health setting
• Experience working with students with severe food allergies and complex medical needs strongly preferred
• Knowledge of medical disorders and treatment, child growth and development, and public health procedures
• Familiarity with federal and state laws governing school health services including FERPA and HIPAA
• Comfort with digital platforms and software used in a school health office
• Experience working with English Language Learners and diverse student populations
• Bilingual proficiency strongly preferred — candidates who speak Spanish, Portuguese, or another language represented in our school community are especially encouraged to apply
• Calm, organized, and dependable — able to prioritize and respond effectively when multiple students need attention at once
• Genuine warmth and care for children and families across a wide range of backgrounds and needs

Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Visit our school website www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.org

Job Type: Part‑time (3 days per week, 8 hours per day)

Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan (MTRS), Vision insurance

Schedule: 3 days per week, Monday through Friday — specific days flexible; 7:30am–3:30pm

Work Location: In person — Worcester, MA

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Welcome to Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School

Worcester Cultural Academy (WCA) is a free charter public school located in Worcester, MA opening in August 2023 with grades Kindergarten through 4th grade, and will grow to a K-8 school. The school is partnering with EL Education (formerly known as Expeditionary Learning) to grant students an opportunity to connect what they are learning in classrooms to real-world applications through high-quality learning experiences. Through project-based learning, case studies, and fieldwork conducted with the leading cultural institutions and museums of central Massachusetts, WCA fosters intellectual curiosity and encourages students to become articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers who care for themselves, others around them, and their community. A culture of quality permeates the school and our students will graduate with an understanding of how they learn best and how to advocate for the resources they need for success.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackie Putnam
• 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
• Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]