Lead Nurse

Shady-Hill-School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced Lead Nurse to oversee the Health Office, provide direct student care, and serve as the primary health contact for families and staff.

This full-time, in-person role reports to the administration, collaborates with athletics and field trip teams, maintains health records and compliance, and supports a safe, inclusive school community.

Competitive salary range of $100,000–$125,000 with strong benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• BSN with current MA nursing license required.
• 3-5 years previous experience in a school health office setting preferred.
• Up-to-date CPR, AED and MA medication administration and delegation certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine first aid to students
• Coordinate Health Office scheduling/coverage; work closely with nurses
• Administer medications following physician orders and parent authorizations
• Maintain site licenses for school medication administration
• Prepare prescribed medications for field trips and work with faculty on administration plans
• Accompany overnight field trips and oversee day field trips
• Manage ImPACT testing with Director of Athletics
• Provide case management for chronic/acute health issues and coordinate with families
• Maintain health protocols with consulting physician
• Communicate health concerns with parents and faculty
• Manage collection of Health Information forms and physicals
• Maintain compliance with health regulations and reporting
• Coordinate flu and COVID vaccine clinics for staff and students
• Ensure Health Office compliance with state and federal regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Discretion with confidential matters

Diversity & inclusion

Education

BSN with MA nursing license

Bachelor degree

Tools

Magnus Health Portal

Job description

Lead Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935566

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

About Shady Hill School: Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 540 students (PreK - Grade 8) and 90+ faculty, has been a leader in progressive education. Shady Hill is a deeply mission-driven school. We seek to develop independent, joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and whose teachers are unafraid to engage students in important questions. The school’s program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers. As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice, we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire teachers who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence, equity, and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.

About the position: Shady Hill School is seeking an experienced Lead Nurse to join our team. The Lead Nurse provides direct student care, oversees Health Office operations, and is the primary point of contact regarding students’ health for parents, faculty and outside providers. This is a full-time, in-person, exempt (salaried) 10.5 month position with paid time off during school vacations and over the summer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide routine first aid to students
• Coordinate Health Office scheduling/coverage; work closely with the part-time and per diem nurses
• Administer medications following physician orders and in compliance with parent authorizations
• Maintain site licenses for school medication administration
• Prepare prescribed medications for field trips and work with faculty to follow medication administration plans
• Accompany overnight field trips as needed, and oversee all day field trips
• Work with the Director of Athletics to manage ImPACT testing for students
• Provide case management for children with chronic and/or acute health issues, including communication with families, employees and outside providers
• Work with the school’s consulting physician to maintain all routine and emergency health protocols
• Communicate proactively with parents and faculty/staff about public health concerns or alerts
• Manage the collection process for yearly updated Student Health Information forms and physicals
• Stay current on all compliance issues and health regulations
• Comply with annual MA Department of Health reporting requirements for immunizations, asthma rates and other requirements as defined
• Coordinate flu and COVID vaccine clinics for employees and SHS students and families
• Responsible for maintaining Health Office compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $100,000 to $125,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work and collaborate with a diversity of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators
• Awareness, appreciation and comfort caring for the emotional and physical health and well-being of a diverse student body including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, language and gender identity diversity, including knowledge of best-practices for inclusive care
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a warm and caring disposition
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to remain calm in an emergency
• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential matters
• Team player
• Strong physical assessment skills
• Must be able to navigate a multi-building campus in all weather conditions
• Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, lift and stand for long periods of time

Required Qualifications:

• BSN with current MA nursing license required
• 3-5 years previous experience in a school health office setting preferred
• Up-to-date on certifications required: CPR, AED and MA medication administration and delegation
• Prior experience with Magnus Health Portal and electronic medical record keeping preferred
• Experience with continuous glucose monitoring (DEXCOM) and insulin pumps preferred

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000 annually.

Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans and paid time off. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org.

Additional requirements may include:

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

Contact Information

• Mahlet Aklu, HR Generalist
• 178 Coolidge Hill
• Cambridge, MA 02138
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]