RN Nurses for MPS Community Programs*

Methuen Public School District; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Methuen Public Schools seeks an experienced RN to support afterschool and community programs across schools in Methuen. You will oversee health issues, dispense medications, and maintain health records for students in the program.

You will collaborate with program managers and staff, travel between schools as needed, and provide health trainings and timely reporting to administrators. Weekend and extended hours may be required during certain programs.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with public school experience preferred.
• Experience with before/after school programs or similar OT initiatives is desirable.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills is required.
• Experience working with K-12 students, including those at risk, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health issues and program health policies for the community programs.
• Dispense medications and maintain health records for participants.
• Communicate with schools, parents, and staff across sites as needed.
• Travel between schools to support program operations.
• Provide EpiPen training and health-related education as required.

Skills

RN Nurse

Public school experience

Organizational skills

Collaboration with educators

K-12 experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Title

RN Nurses for MPS Community Programs*

Program Hours

Programs' hours: Mondays through Fridays 7:00 a.m.- 7:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. (most school days); Full-day vacation weeks: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required as needed by the Program Manager of Community Programs. Programs run through the 2026-2027 school year, including February & April vacation weeks (Tuesday-Friday), professional development/1/2 days (approx. 6.0 hours), possibly delayed openings, and parent conference days. Programs may include: Rangers Club, 21st CCLC Program, STEAM Enrichment, Homework Club, etc., typically based out of one school.

Opening Date

August 24, 2026

Qualifications

• Team-oriented registered nurse from a public school system, with prior experience in before & after school program(s) or other out-of-school time program(s) preferred
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, attendance record, and disposition
• Successful experience working collaboratively with other educators, including teachers within a public school district, e.g., MPS
• Experience working with K-12 students, including those who may be SWD, struggling, or at-risk

General Responsibilities

• Oversee all health issues, e.g., Covid, of the programs under MPS and program handbooks, including School Health and Medication Policy; must be team-oriented; excellent attendance required
• Dispense medications and manage and maintain programs' health records
• Communicate with/travel among all schools, as needed (no additional funding for mileage)
• Maintain communications with parents, program manager & staff, regarding program and/or students
• Travel on field trips or delegate, as needed
• Perform EpiPen training and other duties as needed/required by program administrators
• Meet with the program administrators to discuss health/concern issues regarding students
• Maintain required documentation and communication with program administrators and staff, as needed, regarding particular health issues pertaining to the programs
• Submit reports accurately and in a timely manner as required by the program administrators

*Position may be split at the discretion of the Program Manager.

Salary

$40/hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Methuen Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.