Per Diem School Nurse RN/LPN

Haverhill School District; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Haverhill Public Schools is seeking a Per Diem School Nurse RN/LPN to support student health services district-wide in Haverhill, MA. Starting immediately for the 2026-2027 school year, roles are paid hourly with RN and LPN rate options. Responsibilities include promoting student health, emergency care, maintaining confidentiality, and administering prescribed medications.

RN license and CPR certification required; DESE School Nurse certification preferred. Application deadline is Oct 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Two years RN experience in a school or public health setting.
• Must hold a current MA RN license and CPR certification.
• MA DESE School Nurse certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain health of students.
• Provide emergency care and first aid during school hours.
• Maintain health records and confidentiality.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Inform staff about medical issues affecting students.

Skills

School health experience

CPR certified

Bilingual preferred

Education

Massachusetts RN License

School Nurse Certification (DESE) - preferred

Job description

Per Diem School Nurse RN/LPN

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914371

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ANTICIPATED OPENING

School Spring Posting #5914371

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

Work Year: 2026-2027

Effective Date Of Employment: September 2026

Salary: RN $30.00 per hour

RN DESE Certified $40.00 per hour

LPN $25.00 per hour

Organizational Relationship

or Line of Authority:

Directly responsible to the Supervisor of Health & Nursing Services, the Principal in all matters related to the building and Superintendent of Schools and or his/her designee

Statement of Duties:

• Promote and maintain optimal physical and emotional health of students.
• Provide emergency care and first aid in cases of injury and sudden illness.
• Maintain health records and document pertinent information.
• Maintain confidentiality of student’s medical issues.
• Review medical records for students
• Notify parents of illnesses and accidents, which occur during school hours and fill out appropriate accident forms.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by Doctor as necessary. Treatments may include but is not limited to: g-tube feedings, suctioning, and positioning.
• Assess and evaluate the students’ health as necessary.
• Assess pertinent family history and home situation factors.
• Inform teachers and staff regarding medical issues that may affect them.
• Is a member of the Building Crisis Response Team
• Counsel students, parents, and school personnel, and plan action for eliminating, minimizing, or accepting health problems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years full time or equivalent part time paid experience as a registered nurse in a recognized public school or public health agency.
• Bilingual Preferred.
• Must possess a current, valid Registered Nurse License issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a School Nurse- Preferred
• Must be CPR certified.
• Knowledge of present-day public health nursing practice including its underlying principles and techniques.
• Must be able to function independently, prioritize, have good organization skills and be able to multitask.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move in and out of office, classrooms, buildings, and up and down stairs. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Strength to lift and/or carry materials/items/persons weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance as the students may need positioning.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: upto $30 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nancy Thompson
• Email: [e-mail]