School Nurse

Massachusetts Connections Academy Virtual School School Nurse Job Description

Department: Student Support Reports to: Director of Student Support Work Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts: Four days per week on site, with potential for one remote workday

Position Summary Massachusetts Connections Academy (MassCA), a statewide virtual public school, is seeking a qualified School Nurse to coordinate, and evaluate school health services that promote student wellness, safety, educational access, and participation in Massachusetts Connections Academy’s statewide virtual school program. The nurse oversees school health compliance, student health records, individualized health planning, health-related consultation for IEP and Section 504 Teams, mandated screenings, emergency preparedness, staff training, and applicable public health reporting. The role requires collaboration with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community partners to address health needs in a virtual learning environment.

School Nurse Job Responsibilities:

Collect, review, maintain, and update student health histories, medical documentation, immunization records, and cumulative health records in SNAP or related platforms and district-approved student information systems during enrollment and throughout the school year, requirements, documentation of legally recognized exemptions, timely communication with families regarding missing records, and consistency across systems. Coordinate with parents/guardians and healthcare providers to obtain appropriate medical orders and clarify school-related health needs. Provide nursing consultation and health education to students, families, and staff on chronic conditions, wellness, disease prevention, and safe participation in school activities, including anaphylaxis (EPI-Pen) and first aid training (CPR). Develop and monitor Individual Health Care Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs). Advise the Director of Student Support on all nursing service issues and participate in IEP and Section 504 evaluations, meetings, and reviews when health conditions affect educational access, attendance, accommodations, or related services; periodically attend meetings Develop and maintain protocols for health emergencies during LiveLessons, virtual meetings, in-person school activities, and field trips, including appropriate family contact and coordination with emergency medical services. Prepare, verify, and submit required school health and public health reports to Massachusetts agencies within established timelines, while monitoring documentation and reporting deadlines, maintaining compliance calendars, and ensuring accurate, organized, audit-ready records Maintain confidentiality and appropriate access to student health information consistent with FERPA, Massachusetts student-record rules, and district security protocols. Provide nursing assessment, first aid, emergency response, and appropriate referrals within the scope of Massachusetts registered nursing practice, established medical orders, and district emergency protocols. Coordinate emergency medical services when necessary Attend school-sponsored in-person events and field trips when necessary to support student health and safety. Provide state mandated health screening as needed virtually, and in person at our offices in Foxboro as needed. Provide on-site nursing coverage during scheduled student and staff events, including state testing, student activities, staff professional development, orientations, and other school-sponsored events, as determined by school administration. Be available to report to the MassCA office or designated event locations to provide health-related support, respond to medical concerns, and assist with emergency preparedness and response Coordinate and monitor state-mandated health screening and applicable health assessment, including collaboration with families, healthcare providers, and community partners. Provide guidance to school administration and families regarding communicable diseases, immunization compliance, public health reporting, and applicable Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements, including health-related considerations for virtual instruction and participation in school-sponsored in-person activities. Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary and safe conditions Attend meetings and conferences regarding health services. Maintain and order medical supplies Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Reports to:Director of Student Support LPN will be considered

Qualifications:

Valid Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse; graduate degree preferred Current Massachusetts DESE School Nurse Professional Support Personnel License Knowledge of school health programs, philosophy, and objectives. Clinical knowledge of the health and social needs of children and youth. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Special Populations may find appropriate and in conformity with state and federal requirements. Preferred Minimum Expectations Minimum of three (3) years' experience in school or public health nursing Experience working with school-aged students. Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs/Google products). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Adhere to MassCA’s Core Values of being Student Centric, being Professional and Ethical Behavior, and celebrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging of all MassCA stakeholders.

• High degree of flexibility.
• Commitment to collaboration and a growth mindset.