School Nurse (.60 FTE)

Wilmington Public Schools; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilmington Public Schools in Wilmington, MA, seeks a School Nurse (0.60 FTE) for Wilmington High School. The role runs Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm, with responsibilities including health assessments, counseling, and coordinating health services to support student learning.

Requirements include MA RN license, CPR certification, and professional nursing degree. Citizenship or work authorization and strong school-health knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of pediatrics or school-health experience.
• Valid MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education RN license.
• CPR certification and malpractice insurance.
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program; MA RN in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate student health and impact on learning.
• Counsel students, parents and staff and plan health interventions.
• Lead identification of students with health needs affecting learning.
• Provide disease prevention and control programs.
• Coordinate school health services with other health disciplines.
• Coordinate with community health programs.
• Observe facilities and suggest health/safety improvements.
• Respond to health and social issues including abuse, nutrition, and teen pregnancy.
• Collaborate with community/state agencies and conduct mandated screenings.
• Maintain accurate health records and report incidents.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

School health

Leadership experience

Education

Massachusetts RN license

CPR certification

Graduate of Nursing program

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Wilmington Public Schools Wilmington High School - Wilmington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

School Nurse (.60 FTE)

Wilmington Public Schools Wilmington High School - Wilmington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5942467
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm Position Type: Part-time
• Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Job Description

• Assess and evaluate student's health, and the degree of significance of health problems on student educational progress.
• Utilize effective techniques to counsel students, parents and school personnel and plan action for eliminating, minimizing or accepting health problems.
• Assume a leadership role in the identification of students with health needs that interfere with learning
• Provide programs for the prevention and control of disease.
• Coordinate health services with other health disciplines in order to fulfill a total health education program.
• Coordinate health services with community health programs.
• Observe school facilities and recommends modifications necessary to maintain optimum health and safety of students and school personnel.
• Respond to frequently encountered health and social problems:
• Child abuse and neglect
• Alcohol and other drug use
• Nutrition problems and eating disorders
• Teen pregnancy
• Collaborate/cooperate with community providers and state agencies to meet the health and social service needs of students.
• Organize, carry out and report on mandated health screening programs and makes appropriate referrals and follow-up on vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening failures.
• Is a resource to the student, parent, principal and teachers in matters pertaining to health.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to administer medications appropriately, in keeping with school policy on administration of medication in the school.
• Assess family history and home situations which may affect a student’s health via home visits when necessary.
• Complete home evaluations for special education TEAM evaluations. Participates in team evaluations and conferences on all children with medical problems.
• Maintain an accurate health record on each student.
• Document First Aid and illness care provided to staff and students. Completes accident reports and maintains a log of health room activity.
• Screen all new students to ensure compliance with immunization laws and makes recommendations for exclusion of students for lack of compliance to school administration.
• Recommend exclusion and monitors readmission to school for students with infectious or communicable diseases.
• Maintain First Aid supplies and equipment in an appropriate location in the school
• Other nursing duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice of Non-Discrimination
All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Wilmington Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion,national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

• EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
  • 1-3 years of experience in pediatrics, community health or related field
  • Some experience in supervision, and/or leadership preferred
  • Experience with students in a school setting
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • A valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Licensing as a School Nurse
  • CPR certification and malpractice insurance
  • Graduate of a Professional Nursing Program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
  • Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Rebecca Brown , Coordinator of Nursing Services
• 159 Church Street
• Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]