Lead School Nurse - Part Time

ACCEPT Education Collaborative; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is seeking a Part-time Nurse Leader to oversee a team of school nurses across locations in Medway and Natick, MA. You will direct student care initiatives, collaborate with nursing staff, and ensure compliance with health policies. Hybrid work is possible.

The role requires MA-licensed BSN/RN with 5+ years of school nursing, CPR certification, and experience with pediatric care and complex medical needs.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience as a School Nurse.
• BSN or RN licensed in MA in good standing.
• Current MA DESE license in good standing.
• CPR certification.
• Experience with pediatric tubes, diabetes, urostomies.
• Experience caring for students with mental/behavioral disorders.

Responsibilities

• Manages medical interventions for all students, including diabetes management and first aid.
• Develops individualized health care plans and attends IEP meetings.
• Works with parents and health care providers to meet medical needs.
• Coordinates with parents, outside providers, and the Director of Student Services.
• Administers medications and trains staff on epipen usage.
• Oversees school nurse program operations and policy compliance.
• Occasionally travels to ACCEPT locations, including Natick and Medway.

Skills

Leadership

Pediatric nursing

Team coordination

Communication

CPR certification

Education

BSN/RN

MA DESE License

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942196

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

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. Potential for hybrid work available.

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: Part-time

Salary: $28,000 to $58,000 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.

Contact Information

• Jacqueline LeSage , Deputy Director of Student Services


• 4 Tech Circle


• Natick, Massachusetts 01760


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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