School Nurse for Shrewsbury High School (2025-2026)

Posted: March 19, 2025 Closed: April 8, 2025 Shrewsbury High School 2025-2026 Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a School Nurse for Shrewsbury Public Schools. This position will be assigned to Shrewsbury High School for the 2025-2026 school year. The school nurse position is paid on the negotiated teacher scale and this position will also require riding on the school bus in the morning and afternoon for an additional stipend. Preferred candidates should hold a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.71, s.53), a School Nurse license through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, current CPR certification, AED training from a recognized provider (such as the American Red Cross or American Heart Association), a strong knowledge and demonstrated skill in working with children of high school age, and a desire to be part of a collaborative school community. Qualified candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Benefits eligible position. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Manages and coordinates health services for students within the school setting, while interacting with their educational goals, personal health, and public health needs •Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs. Completes and submits state mandated reports and surveys as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health •Promotes positive safety practices within and outside of the school building, and ensures that the school has an effective medical emergency plan •Rides the bus and provides medical care as needed •Assesses children for a wide range of physical and behavioral illnesses and develops programs to prevent the spread of disease and promote wellness •Provides medically prescribed interventions, including medication administration and treatments. Provides first aid/emergency care to students and staff •Collaborates with parents, community health care providers and agencies •Maintains comprehensive and confidential health records for students which are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Must remain proficient in current technology for health record database used throughout the system •Ensures timely documentation of all encounters with students •Uses data collection to plan and evaluate the school health program •Serves as member of pertinent committees and teams supporting the school (Building Leadership Team, Crisis Team, Health Advisory) •Serves as liaison among the school, the home, community health care agencies, and other healthcare professionals •Using the nursing process, collaborates with family and student to develop and implement an individualized health care plan when appropriate Application Process: Individuals applying for this position need to submit the following: letter of application/cover letter; current resume; three current letters of reference, copy of applicable licenses and certifications, bachelor/master’s unofficial transcripts (official will be required later). Questions can be directed to Ms. Noelle Freeman at nfreeman@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us Applications can be made via schoolspring.com, Indeed, or via direct email of your complete packet to Executive Director of Human Resources, Barb Malone at bmalone@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.