Health Office Staff Nurse

North Middlesex Regional School District; Townsend (MA); Presencial; USD 41 000 - 48 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

North Middlesex Regional School District is seeking an Health Office Staff Nurse at Hawthorne Brook Middle School in Townsend to support student health needs and collaborate with the Primary School Nurse in delivering comprehensive nursing services.

Immediate start, part-time position under Health Services supervision. Responsibilities include direct nursing care, health education, emergencies, and health documentation in accordance with MA guidelines and school policy.

Qualificações

• Current registered practical nurse license (LPN) through MA BORN.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Experience in School Health, Community Health, or Child and Adolescent Health preferred (minimum 2 years).
• Certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Familiarity with medical records privacy regulations (FERPA/HIPAA).
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; clerical proficiency; sound judgment.

Responsabilidades

• Assess the health needs of all students in the school setting.
• Provide direct health care within nursing scope to students and staff with injuries or illnesses; manage chronic conditions and regimens.
• Apply nursing theory to decision-making in school health; expand knowledge for student needs.
• Communicate with parents/guardians by phone, meetings, and in person.
• Respond to medical emergencies throughout the school building and grounds.
• Monitor immunizations; manage exclusions and re-entry for infectious diseases.
• Document all medical forms and maintain up-to-date health records.
• Administer medications per license scope and orders from a licensed provider.
• Coordinate mandated health assessments per district procedures.

Conhecimentos

LPN license

Computer skills

CPR & First Aid

School health experience

FERPA/HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Child-friendly approach

Residency or work authorization

Formação académica

High School/Trade School degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Health Office Staff Nurse

North Middlesex Regional School District Hawthorne Brook Middle School - Townsend, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968636
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Health Office Staff Nurse will collaborate with the Primary School Nurse to support the health needs of the Hawthorne Brook Middle School population. This would include, skilled nursing services, health education, community health awareness, and professional practice. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Health Services, and in collaboration with the Primary School Nurse, the Staff Nurse will support the implementation of a comprehensive school health program consistent with the MA guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health, as well as local school district policy, in order to enable students to take full advantage of all available educational opportunities.

Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assess the health needs of all children in the school setting.
• Provide direct health care to students and staff which include: Care within the scope of nursing practice (consistent with level of licensure) to students and staff who have been injured or who present with acute illnesses, maintenance and support of chronic health conditions, implement scheduled and non-scheduled regimens and procedures.
• Apply appropriate nursing theory as the basis for decision making in the school setting while expanding knowledge and skills in response to the student health needs..
• Communication by phone, during meetings and face to face in the office with parents and caregivers.
• Ability to interact positively with students demonstrating emotional or behavioral disorders, or who exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Respond to medical emergencies and needs of students and/or staff throughout the building and school grounds.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers to recommend follow up with a primary care physician.
• Monitors immunizations and assures appropriate exclusion from and re-entry into school. Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Distribution, collection and documentation of all required medical forms in a timely fashion.
• Maintains up to date cumulative health records on all students.
• Administration of medications and the performance of health care procedures that are within the scope of school nursing practice, consistent with BORN regulations for license level, and are ordered by an appropriately licensed health care provider.
• Coordinate and complete mandated health assessment according to district procedures.
• Reports communicable diseases as required by law.
• Contributes to creating and maintaining an inventory of health supplies and recommends necessary purchases as may be needed from time to time.
• Participate in professional development.
• Performs other such duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Health Services.

Note: This position is on an individual contract renewable annually.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $30 to $35 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Welcome to Hawthorne Brook Middle School

Hawthorne Brook Middle School is a welcoming and inclusive school community built around the message “You belong here.” Serving nearly 500 students in grades 5–8, the school celebrates a growing multilingual and diverse student body while fostering a strong sense of belonging through student leadership, artwork, and school traditions. HBMS offers a comprehensive, inquiry-based academic program featuring EL Education, Illustrative Math, OpenSciEd, Investigating History, and the Democratic Knowledge Project, culminating in eighth-grade civics action projects. Students also engage in a variety of unified arts, including STEM, media studies, music, theater, health, and physical education. Beyond the classroom, students participate in numerous extracurriculars, including athletics, robotics, math club, theater, chorus, band, and community service initiatives led by student council. Signature experiences such as the Washington D.C. trip, Festival of the Arts, STEAM Day, Civics Action Project Showcase, and Field Day further strengthen the school’s vibrant culture and commitment to helping students explore their interests, connect with their community, and grow as learners and citizens.

Job Requirements

• Current registered practical nurse license (LPN) through MA BORN.
  Demonstrated computer proficiency
  Experience with S.N.A.P. preferred, but not required.
  Previous experience in School Health, Community Health, or Child and Adolescent Health for minimum of two years preferred.
  Certified in CPR and First Aid
  Familiarity with medical records privacy regulations (FERPA/HIPAA)
  Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal language, demonstrate clerical proficiency, and demonstrate sound judgment
  Must be able to work effectively with children of varying developmental stages
  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  Be flexible and adaptable to changing environments
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cathryn Hampson , Supervisor of Health Services
• 66 Brookline Street
• Townsend, Massachusetts 01469
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]