Deadline: October 13, 2025
Job Title: Public Health Nurse – Schools (2100-1352/3152, J#6538, 4046)
Department: Health Department
Reports To: Nurse Coordinator; other designated personnel as need be.
Salary: $67,924.10 (min) to $106,049.83 (max) annually with BSN, DOE Qualified, $73,636.73 (min) to $ 115,298.79 (max) annually with MSN, DOE Qualified
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Union: 1705A
SUMMARY Responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program for a school population as defined by the school district.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Establishes and manages a comprehensive school health program consistent with the MA guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health, as well as local school district policy.
- Consults with the school physician, school administrators and others on team to establish; review and revise policies, procedures and specific programs for comprehensive school health education and services; works with others to develop a needs assessment and data collection procedure.
- Ensures the orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of health paraprofessionals as needed to comply with the Nurse Practice Act and other relevant statues and regulations; organizes and implements the state mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs; works with school administration to promote positive safety practices both within and outside of school buildings; and assists in developing an emergency response plan which is communicated to personnel and students; assumes responsibility for in-service programs for school personnel for first aid, emergency care and current health issues including sensitivity towards medically challenged students; maintains comprehensive school health records.
- Collaborates with school administration and personnel in assessing and improving the social and emotional climate of students and faculty; involves them in maintaining a healthful school environment.
- Establishes a process to identify students at risk for physical and psycho social problems and communicates health needs to other school personnel as appropriate and establishes a referral system using both internal and external community resources. Includes the student and guardian in team conference when possible and appropriate.
- Identifies health-related needs for inclusion in the individual education plan. Serves as a member of pertinent teams and committees.
- Uses population based data collection to plan and evaluate the school health program with nursing coordination.