Middle School Nurse — Health & Safety Champion

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional Schools; Ashburnham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional Schools is seeking a compassionate School Nurse for Overlook Middle School in Ashburnham, MA. The role supports student health, safety, and well-being and collaborates with administrators, families, healthcare providers, and community partners to provide comprehensive school health services.

The Nurse will assess health needs, respond to emergencies, develop health care plans, administer medications, and maintain health records in accordance with district policies

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• DESE licensure.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent clinical judgment, organization, and the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and medical emergencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• School nursing or pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess student health needs and provide nursing care for injuries, acute illnesses, and chronic conditions.
• Respond to medical emergencies throughout the school building and grounds.
• Develop and maintain individualized health care plans and emergency action plans.
• Administer medications and perform nursing procedures per orders and district policies.
• Maintain confidential student health records and required documentation.
• Monitor immunization compliance and support school exclusion and re-entry procedures.
• Communicate with families and healthcare providers regarding health needs and follow-up care.
• Coordinate mandated health screenings and assessments per MA requirements and district procedures.
• Support infection prevention and disease reporting in collaboration with local health authorities.
• Train and delegate health care responsibilities to qualified personnel as permitted by law.
• Provide health education to staff and families on emergency response, epi-pen administration, bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with school personnel to identify health-related barriers to learning and recommend accommodations.
• Monitor health trends, maintain medical supplies, prepare reports, and participate in committees.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

AED certification

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

DESE licensure

Job description

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional Schools is seeking a compassionate School Nurse for Overlook Middle School in Ashburnham, MA. The role supports student health, safety, and well-being and collaborates with administrators, families, healthcare providers, and community partners to provide comprehensive school health services.

The Nurse will assess health needs, respond to emergencies, develop health care plans, administer medications, and maintain health records in accordance with district policies