School Nurse

The Weston Public Schools is seeking to hire a School Nurse for Field Elementary School. This is full-time position, reporting to the Director of Health Services and the Field School Principal. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 167 students (K-12).

• Provide high-quality nursing care to students and staff
  
• Administer medication and medically prescribed treatments
  
• Properly document student and staff encounters
  
• Respond to special situations as they arise, in collaboration with the Director of Health Services
  
• Promote positive safety procedures, and ensures the school has a medical emergency plan that is communicated to key school personnel
  
• Responsible for responding to emergency situations
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from a college or university program in nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing recommended. Bachelor's degree in a related field may be acceptable if all other requirements are met.
  
• School Nurse license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
  
• Certified in CPR for healthcare professionals through a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association)
  
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in school nursing, community health, or child health
  
• Recent emergency management in an acute care setting preferred
  
• Basic computer knowledge including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic medical record systems
  
• Completion of an orientation program based on the requirements for delivery of school health services as defined by the Department of Public Health
  

This is a school-year role, represented by the Weston Education Association, and entitled to the same salary schedule as teachers and other professional staff. Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance and participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities, both internally and externally.

This position is for the 2025-26 school year. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.