School Nurse - Policy and Procedure Alignment Project - 2026/2027

Burlington Public Schools; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The Burlington Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse for a grant-funded Policy and Procedure Alignment Project. The temporary position will review, update, and develop health procedures to align with BPS policies and Massachusetts DPH regulations, promoting consistency, compliance, and best practices district-wide.

Works with the BPS Nurse Leader; up to 50 hours total, flexible scheduling within the grant timeline.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Massachusetts.
• Certified or eligible for MA DESE School Nurse certification.
• Minimum of 3 years in school nursing or public health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Review existing Burlington Public Schools health procedures and related documentation.
• Identify areas requiring revision or development to ensure compliance with MDPH laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with the BPS Nurse Leader and other stakeholders to draft and refine updated procedures.
• Ensure that all documents reflect current best practices in school nursing, public health, and student safety.
• Assist in organizing materials and resources to support implementation and staff education.
• Maintain detailed records of work completed and provide updates to the BPS Nurse Leader.

Skills

Policy development

Organizational skills

Writing

Communication

Collaboration

Policy familiarity

Education

RN Massachusetts

DESE School Nurse Certification

Job description

School Nurse - Policy and Procedure Alignment Project - 2026/2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917303

Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 4:0 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Nurse – Policy and Procedure Alignment Project (Grant-Funded, Temporary)

Position Summary:

The School Nurse will work collaboratively with the Burlington Public Schools (BPS) Nurse Leader to review, update, and/or develop school health procedures that align with current Burlington Public Schools (BPS) policies and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) laws and regulations. This short-term, grant-funded position will support consistency, compliance, and best practices across the district’s school health services.

Employment Details:

• Funding Source: Grant-funded
• Duration: Up to 50 hours total
• Schedule: Flexible; hours to be completed within the grant timeline as determined by the BPS Nurse Leader
• Reports To: BPS Nurse Leader

Key Responsibilities:

• Review existing Burlington Public Schools health procedures and related documentation.
• Identify areas requiring revision or development to ensure compliance with MDPH laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with the BPS Nurse Leader and other stakeholders to draft and refine updated procedures.
• Ensure that all documents reflect current best practices in school nursing, public health, and student safety.
• Assist in organizing materials and resources to support implementation and staff education.
• Maintain detailed records of work completed and provide updates to the BPS Nurse Leader.

Required:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Certified or eligible for certification as a School Nurse by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in school nursing or public health nursing

Preferred:

• Experience with policy and procedure development
• Familiarity with Burlington Public Schools policies and MDPH school health regulations
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills

Compensation:

In accordance with the BEA Unit A contract at the hourly rate of $40 - Grant Funded

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and school environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, age, genetic information, ethnic background, ancestry, disability, homelessness, immigration status or any category protected by state or federal law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

~ We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Superintendent Office
• 123 Cambridge Street
• Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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