Job Description

Onward Search is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Nurse to join a school near Lawrence, MA in a full-time, in-person role . This is an exciting opportunity to support preschool through 8th-grade students while providing essential healthcare services. The position starts ASAP and runs through the remainder of the school year.

Details You Should Know:

• Location: In-person only (no hybrid/virtual options)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Caseload: Floating role—covering for absent nurses across 9 campuses and providing support at the largest campus when not floating
• Student Age Range: Preschool - 8th grade

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide healthcare and first aid to students and staff on school grounds and as needed on field trips and other school related events
• Promote positive safety practices both within school buildings and on school grounds
• Responds to urgent and or/frequently encountered health issues, providing counseling and crisis intervention when required
• Tailoring school nursing actions specific to student needs and coordinated with the efforts of other providers and school personnel; implements plans in a manner aimed at improving health and educational status.
• Manage/Administer daily prescribed medications or medically prescribed interventions
• Provide social emotional support to students, as needed
• Responds to child neglect or abuse issues (as required by Massachusetts statute)
• Collaborate with other school nurses to execute mandated student health screenings
• Maintains daily records of students seen in the health room
• Maintains current health records on each student
• Order health office supplies in partnership with Operations Managers
• Oversee maintenance of health related equipment
• Maintain first aid backpacks in the classroom
• Responds to medical emergency situations for the purpose of urgently and effectively addressing immediate safety concerns.

Qualifications:

• Hold current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or as a Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LPN)
• Bachelors in Nursing or Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited professional nursing program is preferred; Associates in Nursing is required
• Experience working with school-aged children is preferred
• Experience in health records administration for schools is preferred
• Must be willing and able to travel between school campuses by car

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply:

If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

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