School Nurse: Health & Wellness Champion for Students

Worcester-Public-Schools; Central Business District (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a qualified School Nurse for a systemwide role for the 2026–2027 school year in Worcester, MA. The nurse will support student health, safety and academic success across schools.

Required qualifications include an MA RN license, a BSN (or DOE grandfathering), and the MA DESE School Nurse All Levels license, with CPR and First Aid certifications. The position entails immunization surveillance, care planning, referrals and collaboration with school staff.

Qualifications

• Must have MA RN license in good standing.
• BSN or higher in nursing from an NLN-accredited program (or grandfathered by DOE).
• MA DESE License in School Nurse All Levels.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications by recognized provider.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements state-immunization surveillance and required reports.
• Promotes safety, hygiene and injury prevention in the school setting.
• Collaborates with administrators to improve student and staff well-being and climate.
• Uses nursing knowledge for clinical decision-making.
• Communicates effectively with students, families and staff.
• Gathers health and development information and documents care.
• Develops nursing diagnoses and care plans for students with health needs.
• Facilitates referrals and follow-up care as needed.
• Administers medically prescribed interventions and nursing procedures.
• Collaborates with guidance department.
• Identifies and clarifies nursing roles to ensure quality care.
• Works with professionals to plan, implement and evaluate school health activities.
• Identifies at-risk students and participates in IEP review when applicable.
• Ensures confidentiality of health records under FERPA/HIPAA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Massachusetts School Nurse license

Education

BSN in Nursing

MA DESE School Nurse All Levels license

Job description

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a qualified School Nurse for a systemwide role for the 2026–2027 school year in Worcester, MA. The nurse will support student health, safety and academic success across schools.

Required qualifications include an MA RN license, a BSN (or DOE grandfathering), and the MA DESE School Nurse All Levels license, with CPR and First Aid certifications. The position entails immunization surveillance, care planning, referrals and collaboration with school staff.