School Nurse (SY26-27)

Watertown High School; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools in Watertown High School, Massachusetts, seeks a School Nurse to provide comprehensive health services, manage student health records, and implement a district health program. The role requires RN licensure in MA, a Bachelor’s degree, and CPR/AED certification.

Prior school or pediatrics experience is preferred, with potential DESE School Nurse licensure. Works under the Principal and Student Services.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Two years of prior nursing experience in schools or pediatrics preferred.
• DESE Licensure as a School Nurse preferred.
• CPR/AED certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides broad health services including acute, episodic and emergency care.
• Develops and manages a school health program for the district.
• Maintains health records and student-athlete medical clearances.
• Collaborates with parents, physicians and community agencies to coordinate student health care.
• Provides health education to students and staff and supports 504/IEP planning.

Skills

Two years of experience in schools orP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MA Registered Nurse Licensure

Job description

School Nurse (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5911819

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 30, 2026

Job Description

Position: School Nurse

Position Type: Full time

Department: Student Services

Location: Watertown High School

Reports to: Principal, Student Services Administration

Affiliation: WEA Unit A

Salary Range: As determined by Unit A WEA Salary Schedule

Summary:

The school nurse will provide a broad range of health services including acute, episodic and emergency care. School nurses manage the care of students with special health care needs at school. The school nurse is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program for a school population as defined by the school district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses the current health needs of the student population
• Maintain individual health records on each student to accommodate individual needs of students; maintain student-athlete medical clearance
• Administer required daily medications and over-the-counter medications per medication distribution protocols
• Provide required medical treatments to students with specialized health care needs
• Develops Individualized Health Care Plans for students with specialized health care needs
• Ensure students comply with mandated school health requirements
• Provide daily episodic care to students
• Provide emergency care to students and staff
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases within the school
• Conducts required health screenings for students (vision, hearing, postural, heights and weights)
• Refer students for follow-up medical evaluations
• Collaborates with parents, physicians and identified community agencies to coordinate student’s health care within the school
• Provides health education to students and staff around specified health issues and topics
• Where applicable, participate in 504 and IEP plan development
• Provide consultation in the formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school district
• Provide consultation to the District Wellness Committee
• Review the Family ID nurse's report for expiring student physicals

Qualifications /License Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years of prior nursing experience in schools or pediatrics preferred
• DESE Licensure as a School Nurse preferred
• CPR/AED certified

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Contact Information

• Joel Giacobozzi , Principal
• Watertown High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]