School Nurse

The Advent School Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Advent School in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA is seeking a part-time School Nurse to support health services for students in pre-K to 6th grade. The role involves on-campus presence for 16–20 hours weekly, including time at the front desk, and overseeing health policies and medication administration.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with CPR/AED/First Aid certifications, maintains confidentiality, and communicates clearly with staff, families, and students to promote health and safety

Qualifications

• RN license required; pediatric experience preferred.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Ability to be discrete and manage confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school’s health policies and medication administration.
• Check students records annually, including physical forms and vaccination records.
• Keep thorough health records in the School’s database, including documenting the administration of medication.
• Manage administrative and compliance aspects of the Health Office, including health physicals, action plans, and vaccination records.
• Administer prescribed and over-the-counter medication on campus and train/oversee staff when nurse is off campus.
• Support teachers and staff in understanding students’ health and medical needs and emergency medications storage.
• Provide training to administrators and teachers regarding first-aid and health policies.
• Create and implement health education related to nutrition, growth, and personal care.
• Occasional front desk duties including answering calls and monitoring visitors.

Skills

RN license

CPR/AED/First Aid

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

The Advent School, located in the Beacon Hill section of Boston, Massachusetts, serves 130 students in pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Through its Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Advent's faculty deliver authentic, rigorous, and experiential learning opportunities that encourage students to "learn with passion, act with courage, and change the world."

Advent seeks a Registered Nurse to join our community and provide health services to students. The School Nurse would be on campus for up to 16 to 20 hours per week (negotiable), which includes time working at the front desk. The School Nurse oversees the school's health policies, provides guidance and training to staff on the administration of medication, including emergency meds, and ensures the school is in compliance with state regulations. Additionally, there are opportunities for the School Nurse to work with students, periodically providing lessons on health and wellness.

Weekly hours are negotiable. Hourly salary between $25,000 - $35,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school’s health policies and medication administration
• Check students records annually, including physical forms and vaccination records
• Keep thorough health records in the School ‘s database, including documenting the administration of medication
• Manages all administrative and compliance aspects of the Health Office, including submission of annual health physicals, asthma and allergy action plans, and vaccination records
• While on campus, administer prescribed and over-the-counter medication in accordance with the state's medication policy and train / oversee staff administering medications when the Nurse is off campus
• Support teachers and staff in understanding students’ health and medical needs, including the proper storage and administration of emergency medications like Epi-pens and inhalers
• Provide training to administrators and teachers regarding first-aid and health policies to ensure alignment with the School’s procedures
• Create and implement age-appropriate health education related to nutrition, growth, and personal care
• Some time on campus will also be at the school’s front desk and includes answering phone calls and monitoring visitors in and out of the building

Required Skills & Characteristics

• RN license required, previous School Nurse or pediatric experience preferred
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
• Ability to be discrete and manage confidential information
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills