Lead School Nurse

Accept-Education-Collaborative

Medway (MA)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 114,000

Full time

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Job summary

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is seeking a Lead School Nurse to oversee a team of school nurses across Medway and Natick locations, directing student care and health initiatives.

You will develop individualized health plans, coordinate with families and external providers, and ensure compliance with MA licensure and school policies.

Qualifications

BSN/RN current and in good standing with the MA State Licensing Board
DESE License current and in good standing with the MA State Licensing Board
5+ years of experience as a School Nurse
CPR Certified
Certified to administer epinephrine auto-injector training to staff
Experience with pediatric g-tubes, diabetes, and urostomies
Experience caring for students with mental or behavioral disorders
Cognitive skills as related to the position

Responsibilities

Manages medical interventions for all students – diabetes management, first aid, wound care, etc.
Develops individualized health care plans, and attend student IEP meetings
Works closely with parents and health care providers to meet the medical needs of students
Coordinates and communicates with parents, outside providers and ACCEPT Director of Student Services
Consults with ACCEPT Director of Student Services to make decisions relative to medical services
Administers oral and enteral medication as needed
Co-manages and helps develop student and staff wellness programs
May need to provide G-tube care and feedings, & seizure monitoring
Manages, directs and provides guidance to School program nurses
Oversees policy and procedure maintenance
Occasionally travels to other ACCEPT locations (Natick and Medway) as well as travel with students to off-site trips
Organizes meetings and PD requirements for all nursing staff
Delegates medication administration and trains staff on usage of Epinephrine auto-injector (epipen)
Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide optimal care for students
Coordinates an ongoing continuing education program for staff to facilitate their meeting the requirements for licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Education and to maintain and expand clinical skills
Encourages staff to participate in pertinent conferences and workshops addressing a range of school health issues
Creates and implements new procedures and documentation regarding health curriculum
Participates in district-wide school safety planning; review and revision of school safety plans, multi-hazard planning, crisis team trainings, etc.
Communicates with nursing and program staff to provide updates on new procedures and policies

Skills

BSN/RN

MA State License (DESE)

5+ years nursing

CPR Certification

Epipen administration training

Pediatric G-tubes experience

Diabetes management

Urostomies experience

Mental/behavioral health care

Cognitive skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Lead School Nurse

ACCEPT Education Collaborative - Middle School - Medway, Massachusetts

ACCEPT Education Collaborative - High School - Medway, Massachusetts

ACCEPT Education Collaborative - Natick, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5855729

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary: Oversees a team of school nurses, making decisions and directing student care initiatives. Collaborates with nursing staff at all of ACCEPT’s locations on daily student care. Provides skilled nursing care and management of students in all of ACCEPT’S programs.

Qualifications Required

BSN/RN current and in good standing with the MA State Licensing Board
DESE License current and in good standing with the MA State Licensing Board
5+ years of experience as a School Nurse
CPR Certified
Certified to administer epinephrine auto-injector training to staff
Experience with pediatric g-tubes, diabetes, and urostomies
Experience caring for students with mental or behavioral disorders
Cognitive skills as related to the position

Qualifications Desired

Master’s degree in Nursing
Experience with SNAP documentation
Safety Care Training
Bilingual (Spanish/Portugese)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Manages medical interventions for all students – diabetes management, first aid, wound care, etc.
Develops individualized health care plans, and attend student IEP meetings
Works closely with parents and health care providers to meet the medical needs of students
Coordinates and communicates with parents, outside providers and ACCEPT Director of Student Services
Consults with ACCEPT Director of Student Services to make decisions relative to medical services
Administers oral and enteral medication as needed
Co-manages and helps develop student and staff wellness programs
May need to provide G-tube care and feedings, & seizure monitoring
Manages, directs and provides guidance to School program nurses
Oversees policy and procedure maintenance
Occasionally travels to other ACCEPT locations (Natick and Medway) as well as travel with students to off-site trips
Organizes meetings and PD requirements for all nursing staff
Delegates medication administration and trains staff on usage of Epinephrine auto-injector (epipen)
Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide optimal care for students
Coordinates an ongoing continuing education program for staff to facilitate their meeting the requirements for licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Education and to maintain and expand clinical skills
Encourages staff to participate in pertinent conferences and workshops addressing a range of school health issues
Creates and implements new procedures and documentation regarding health curriculum
Participates in district-wide school safety planning; review and revision of school safety plans, multi-hazard planning, crisis team trainings, etc.
Communicates with nursing and program staff to provide updates on new procedures and policies

Nonessential Functions

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Executive Director
Occasional travel to other ACCEPT’s locations

Success Factors/Job Competencies

Compassion and ability to work with children with special needs
Great attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to lead
Positive and proactive attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
Commitment to company mission and values
Strong team player

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, Nurse spends a considerable amount of time walking, bending, stretching, and occasionally assisting in patient transfer. Nurses must guard against back injury when assisting in student lifts and transfers; and must follow proper body mechanics for lifting/moving students. Nurse may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Physical Demands: while performing the duties of the job, employee is required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, use needles, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, see, stand for prolonged periods of time, stretch, have visual acuity and fine motor skills, assist in student lifts and transfers, lift up to 50Lbs as well as assist with lifting a young adult, and required to perform physical restraint of a student at times of behavioral escalation; routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax, phones, shredders and filing cabinets.

Work Environment: This work is performed in a school environment.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,600 to $113,500 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Welcome to ACCEPT Education Collaborative- Middle School, ACCEPT Education Collaborative- High School, ACCEPT Education Collaborative

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is a regional non-profit educational organization with locations in Medway and Natick, MA. ACCEPT provides a wide range of programs and services including special education for students with moderate to severe needs, specialized transportation, home-based services, behavioral and educational consultation, and professional development. ACCEPT offers a continuum of programs and services Prek-12 and to age 22 for both students in life skills and Therapeutic programs. Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, and nonverbal learning disability., ACCEPT Education Collaborative is a regional non-profit educational organization with locations in Medway and Natick, MA. ACCEPT provides a wide range of programs and services including special education for students with moderate to severe needs, specialized transportation, home-based services, behavioral and educational consultation, and professional development. ACCEPT offers a continuum of programs and services Prek-12 and to age 22 for both students in life skills and Therapeutic programs. Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, and nonverbal learning disability., ACCEPT Education Collaborative is a regional non-profit educational organization with locations in Medway and Natick, MA. ACCEPT provides a wide range of programs and services including special education for students with moderate to severe needs, specialized transportation, home-based services, behavioral and educational consultation, and professional development. ACCEPT offers a continuum of programs and services Prek-12 and to age 22 for both students in life skills and Therapeutic programs. Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, and nonverbal learning disability.

Job Requirements

Qualification-Preferred Experience in: support services in a school setting; special education; trauma sensitive environments; challenging behaviors
Experience with Google Cloud Platform
At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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