District-Wide Floating School Nurse (RN)

Sharon Public Schools

District-Wide Floating School Nurse (RN)

Position: Full-Time, District-Wide Floating School Nurse
Location: All Five Sharon Public Schools
Reports To: Director of Student Services
Schedule: Full-Time, School Year
Salary: In accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement

Position Overview

Sharon Public Schools is seeking a full-time, district-wide Floating School Nurse to provide nursing coverage and support across all five schools. This position will assist with daily health office operations, provide coverage during school nurse absences, and support student health needs throughout the district.

The Floating School Nurse must be flexible, organized, and comfortable working with students from preschool through grade 12. Daily assignments will be based on district needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide nursing coverage at any of the district's 6 schools as assigned.
• Serve as the primary school nurse when a building nurse is absent or unavailable.
• Assist building nurses with daily health office operations and student care.
• Assess and provide appropriate nursing care for student illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with applicable regulations and district policies.
• Support students with chronic medical conditions, disabilities, and specialized health care needs.
• Implement Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) and emergency care plans.
• Assist with state-mandated health screenings and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and health care providers as appropriate.
• Provide nursing coverage for field trips and school-related activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with school nurses, administrators, and other school personnel to promote student health and safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or Nurse Leader

Qualifications

Required:

• Current, valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Massachusetts DESE School Nurse licensure, or eligibility for appropriate licensure as permitted by DESE requirements.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different school environments.
• Ability to travel between district schools as assigned.

Preferred:

• Previous school nursing or pediatric nursing experience.
• Experience working with students with diverse medical and developmental needs.
• Familiarity with electronic student health records.

Terms of Employment

Full-time, school-year position. Salary and benefits in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement and district policies.

Sharon Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.