Itin. School Nurse

Pittsfield Public Schools; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsfield Public Schools is seeking an experienced school nurse for Pittsfield High School and Taconic High School in Pittsfield, MA. The nurse provides first aid, administers medications, and coordinates individualized care plans for students with chronic conditions.

Collaborating with physicians, educators, parents, and students, this role emphasizes preventive health, screenings, and timely response to emergencies.

Qualifications

• RN degree with DESE School Nurse certification or in progress.
• DESE licensure within a reasonable time frame.
• Experience in pediatrics or public health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and administer medications per physician orders.
• Develop individual nursing care plans for students with chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, school staff, parents and students.
• Conduct mandated screenings (vision, hearing, heights/weights, BMIs, postural, fluoride, dental coordination).
• Complete required surveys and reports (DPH Immunization Compliance, Asthma/Diabetes surveys).
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate EMS when needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Google Docs

Excel

Word

CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred) with MA DESE Certification

Masters degree (MSN) or National Certification in School Nursing (NCSN) as part of DESE requirements

Job description

Job Description

The school nurse provides first aid and distributes daily prescribed medications and as needed prescribed medications. The nurse assesses illnesses and refers to physicians as needed. The nurse will set up Individual nursing care plans for students with disease processes or chronic conditions of the school-age children in the building. The nurse will intervene to promote, maintain, or restore health and to prevent illness. She or he will collaborates with other healthcare providers, educational staff, parents, and students. The school nurse conveys and practices a strong, preventive health focus and responds quickly to potential health risks. The school nurse is responsible for the building medication administration plan and providing physician ordered medical care to the students. The school nurse is responsible for all mandated screening to be done including Vision and hearing, heights and weights and BMIs, Postural screenings, Fluoride Programs, CMOHS Dental coordination of students. The nurse is responsible for completing and submitting the DPH Immunization Compliance survey and the DPH Asthma and Diabetes Survey and the monthly visit report. Computer skills are a must and experience with Google Docs and Apple products are preferred. The building nurse will provide staff with any initial first aid due to an injury on school grounds and refer as appropriate to the City Personnel office. The nurse will respond to all emergencies in the building and triage and activate EMS.

Itin. School Nurse

Pittsfield Public Schools Pittsfield High School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts;Taconic High School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts;School Nurse - Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Job Details

Job ID: 5970928

Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 10, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Student Services > School Nurse

Welcome to Pittsfield High School, Taconic High School, School Nurse

PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL'S CORE VALUESWe believe that it is the responsibility of Pittsfield High School not only to reflect the community, but also in cooperation with the home and other institutions, guide our young people to maturity by helping them to understand themselves and the world in which they live.We provide an atmosphere that fosters a love of learning, encourages intellectual inquiry, and promotes the growth of personal, civic, and social responsibility.We recognize our professional responsibility to provide an environment, which will allow individual treatment of students, facilitate flexibility in response to special needs, and promote attitudes and behaviors which are non-prejudicial regarding a student's ability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and health status.We are committed to a continuing search for innovative teaching methods. We believe that beyond the immediate goal of providing the academic needs for college preparation and career training, is the higher responsibility of helping the individual student achieve full potential as a human being, with a profound reverence for life and a respect for the dignity and worth of every individual., The mission of Taconic High School is to provide a safe learning environment where students are challenged to work to their academic and social potentials in striving to become responsible, global citizens.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred (not required) MA DESE Certification School Nurse All Levels (will need Masters Degree (MSN) or National Certification in School Nursing (NCSN) as part of the DESE requirements) or Obtaining DESE Licensure in the appropriate time frame Experience in pediatrics and/or public health. CPR/First Aid Certified. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desire to work with students and families. Ability to use Google Docs, Excel and Word. Ability to learn new software systems.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammy Gage , Asst. Supt. for College and Career Readiness
• 269 First Street
• Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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