Coverage School Nurse (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks a Coverage Nurse to provide skilled nursing care when the school-based nurse is unavailable, and to manage the medical needs of students, including medication administration. The nurse conducts immunization surveillance, routine health screenings, and emergency care for students and staff, coordinating with families and healthcare providers as needed.

This role supports health plans for IEPs and promotes a healthy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Will be deployed by the Assistant Director of Health Services to schools on an as-needed basis. May be required to cover more than one school during the course of a day.
• May be assigned to schools to offer additional support to school nurses who are present.
• Provides emergency medical care to students.
• Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
• Counsels and/or educates students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
• Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical Summaries on students.
• Teaches mini-courses to small groups of students in Medical/Health areas relating to survival skills

Job description

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Health Services - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2025

Job Description

The Coverage Nurse provides coverage to schools when the school-based nurse is unavailable. The Coverage nurse provides skilled nursing care and management of the special needs of students as well as medication administration. The Nurse will also perform Immunization surveillance, routine health screenings, and emergency care for students and staff. If necessary, the nurse will refer students to their primary healthcare provider for evaluations. For students with complex medical needs, the school nurse may act as a liaison for the school, home, and outside medical facilities. As an education team member, the nurse interprets medical data and provides a health plan for students' individual education plans (I.E.P.). The school nurse promotes student wellness and assists in maintaining a healthy school environment.

Reports to: Assistant Director Health Services and Headof School/Principals when Deployed

Responsibilities

• Will be deployed by the Assistant Director of Health Services to schools on an as-needed basis. May be required to cover more than one school during the course of a day.
• May be assigned to schools to offer additional support to school nurses who are present.
• Provides emergency medical care to students.
• Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
• Counsels and/or educates students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
• Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical Summaries on students.
• Teaches mini-courses to small groups of students in Medical/Health areas relating to survival skills