Upper School Nurse, Leave (Nov. 2026 - Jan. 2027)

*Schedule flexibility consideration

Salary: $50.00 hourly

Reports To: Director of Student Support Services

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

• Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.

• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves.

• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is seeking a School Nurse for full-time leave coverage (with schedule flexibility) from November 2026 through January 2027 with the possibility of a June 2027 extension. Responsibilities will include providing quality care as part of an all-school team, including collaboration with the Lead Nurse, campus nurses, and substitute nurses, and will be responsible for overseeing the health and well-being of students. We are looking for a candidate who will be dedicated, responsible, and eager to be a part of the BB&N Community.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the coordinated school health program in accordance with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations, and statutes.

• Consult with the Lead Nurse, physician consultant, and Director of Student Support Services to establish, review, and revise health policies, procedures, and programs where needed.

• Assess each student who presents to the Health Office and provide medically prescribed interventions for acute illness and injury.

• Provide nursing care and crisis intervention for common health situations, adjusting the plan of care based on each student’s response.

• Collect, store, and administer student medications following BB&N policies and Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements.

• Review student health documents and records to ensure students are cleared before participation in specified trips and programs.

• Carry out communicable disease prevention and infection control, including universal precautions, bloodborne pathogen prevention, and biohazard waste disposal.

• Follow Massachusetts laws on reporting suspected child abuse or neglect and ensure compliance with state-mandated programs.

• Help inventory and order health care supplies, and stock first aid kits for trips, vehicles, kitchens, offices, and other key areas.

• Collaborate with colleagues to identify students at risk for physical, emotional, social, and academic challenges.

• Share health information with appropriate school personnel (with parental consent) and maintain a referral system for students, faculty, and staff.

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of care.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have pediatric nursing experience; experience in schools is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with an active Registered Nurse License in Massachusetts.

In addition, the candidate must be/have:

• CPR certified.

• Experience in both children's and adult illness/injury care.

• At least 3 years of nursing experience.

• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic setting.

• Ability to build trusting relationships with students and families and strong working relationships with faculty and staff.

• Ability to lead crisis intervention, maintain confidentiality, and use sound discretion.

• Self-starter who works well without day-to-day supervision.

• Ability to maintain health care plans and records and implement the coordinated school health program and Standing Orders.

• Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to work effectively with cross-cultural populations.

• High standards of professional conduct, a growth mindset, and a willingness to advocate for nursing issues in the school community.

• Alignment with BB&N’s core values of inquiry, integrity, belonging, and kindness.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision and lead students to safety.

• Ability to do frequent computer work.

To Apply:

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates submit complete applications, inclusive of all requested materials, and respond to all posting questions completely and thoughtfully.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.