1.0 FTE Nurse

DEDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION: School Nurseeffective January 2026

J OB GOAL: To manage a health services program for the Dedham Public Schools which fosters the development of a sound mind in a healthy body of every student providing them an optimal opportunity for academic success and life-long achievement. .

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
2. A bachelors or masters degree of nursing
3. Experience as a Registered Nurse in a child health community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting. Prior experience as a pediatric nurse and/or school nurse preferred
4. Current or ability to obtain licensure as a School Nurse (all levels) by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
5. Current CPR certification
6. Bi- or multi-lingual (specifically Spanish) preferred

REPORTS TO: Director of Health Services and Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide first aid emergency primary care and nursing procedures for injuries illnesses and mental health needs for the school population.
• Assess and evaluate students health status
• Administer and/or supervise the administration of medication to students according to district protocols and state regulations including delegation as appropriate.
• Organize and implement annual mandated screenings (vision hearing height/weight postural and SBIRT) according to grade level as required by MA DPH; carry out appropriate referrals and follow-up.
• Participate in student support and special education meetings providing medical input or consultation as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary school and district staff including (but not limited to) RNs LPNs (where assigned) counselors school psychologists administration teachers interpreters administrative assistants food service and custodians.
• Maintain accurate timely and thorough documentation through an electronic health record.
• Counsel and/or educate students concerning medical issues.
• Monitor and follow up on compliance with state immunization and physical exam requirements and complete required annual reports.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality with respect to student and staff medical and personal information in accordance to FERPA regulations; share information with appropriate school personnel as needed to maintain student safety.
• Develop and implement individual health care plans and emergency action plans for medically complex students (including field trips).
• Identify health causes for absenteeism and contribute to school plans to decrease absenteeism wherever possible.
• Serve as liaison between the home medical community and the school regarding student health concerns.
• Monitor the school environment and recommend changes to promote health and safety.
• Observe all health regulations policies protocols and procedures of the district DPH and DESE.
• Attend professional development and departmental meetings
• Review and evaluate own job performance and develop appropriate goals and objectives.
• Conduct formal and informal staff training on school-wide and student-specific health issues as appropriate.
• Work with community agencies physicians and other health care providers as necessary.
• Communicate and collaborate with families regarding the health status and needs of their children.
• Participate in the identification of and assist in the removal of health-related barriers to learning in individual students
• Serve as a member of pertinent committees and teams supporting the school community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT & SALARY :

• This position is covered by the Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement between the DEA Dedham Education Association and the Dedham School Committee.