School Nurse-Middle School

School Nurse – Middle School

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Middle School - Amherst, Massachusetts

• Job : 5580315
• Final date to receive applications: Mar 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Mar 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $48,357 to $86,793 Per Year

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of School Nurse for Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools. This is a full-time, school‑year position.

• Current and valid State of Massachusetts nursing license (RN).
• Current and valid MA DESE School Nurse license.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in school, pediatric, public health, or other relevant nursing experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of school health programs, philosophy, and objectives.
• Knowledge of the diverse health, social, and educational needs of students and families.
• Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the work involved.
• Additional qualifications as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Amherst Regional Schools.

• To promote the academic progress/success of students by assisting them to maintain, improve, or adapt to their health status.
• To contribute significantly to the attainment of optimal health and educational potential of each student.
• Bilingual and bi‑cultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Performs all state‑mandated screening programs.
• Identifies specific medical needs relating to the particular health status of the student and facilitates appropriate management for the student in the school setting.
• Serves as a health advocate for the student through communication with parents, health care providers, and community agencies.
• Facilitates student immunization compliance per DPH regulations.
• Triages students and/or staff with injury or illness and provides appropriate intervention and follow‑up.
• Administers medication in compliance with school policy and state regulations.
• Develops and maintains, when appropriate, an individualized health care plan for each student with documented health needs.
• Facilitates special nursing care for students who are technology‑dependent.
• Acts as a nurse educator for students, parents, and staff regarding health issues.

• Educates and promotes compliance with universal precautions.
• Identifies unsafe conditions in the school setting and collaborates with the administration and school personnel toward resolution.
• Collaborates with school personnel to develop and facilitate safety plans dealing with students with health conditions.

• Collaborates with staff in the development, implementation, and delivery of school health programs.
• Collaborates with staff in modifying the educational program to meet health and emotional needs of individual students.
• Consults with teachers regarding students’ specific health issues that may impact learning.

• Maintains computerized medical records for each student enrolled in the district.
• Maintains updated information in each student’s computer record, including immunizations and screenings.
• Prepares and submits all reports mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Maintains adequate health room supplies.
• Provides interpretation of health assessments and medical data for SPED evaluations.

• Utilizes effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills.
• Communicates with parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and agencies regarding student health issues when appropriate.
• Attends meetings and conferences regarding health services and professional development.
• Maintains a positive environment in the health room and in communication with students, parents, staff, agencies and administrators.
• Interprets school health regulations to school administrators, staff, and parents.
• Attends scheduled health services staff meetings.
• Identifies community resources for appropriate referrals.
• Carries out home visits when indicated for the effective management of health concerns.