Temporary School Nurse in Winchester, Massachusetts at Acera School

Location: Acera School, Winchester, Massachusetts
Duration: Three months
Start Date: As soon as possible

Acera School, an independent K–9 school in Winchester, Massachusetts, seeks a Temporary Full-Time School Nurse to provide on-site health services for a three-month period.

The School Nurse will be present in the building throughout the school day and will provide direct care to students, administer medications, maintain student health records, and respond to illnesses, injuries, and other health-related needs.

Acera also works with a consulting nurse who is helping the school develop and finalize its health policies, procedures, and medication-administration protocols. The School Nurse will collaborate with the consulting nurse and school leadership to implement these policies and procedures consistently in daily practice.

Why Join Acera?
Acera is a progressive, independent school serving gifted students ages 5 to 15. Students explore and learn at a pace appropriate to each child’s unique motivation and potential—not simply according to age. Our culture is not about pressure to achieve; it is about freedom to thrive.

Become part of a vibrant community where 93% of students report that they like or love coming to school each day. We support students’ innate curiosity and love of learning while developing emotional intelligence, complex and creative thinking, systems awareness, and the capacity to make a positive difference in the world.

Primary Responsibilities
- Provide direct, on-site nursing care to students who become ill or injured during the school day.
- Assess students’ physical and emotional conditions and determine appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency responses.
- Provide care for students with acute, chronic, and emergency health needs in accordance with individual healthcare plans and established school protocols.
- Respond to allergic reactions and other medical emergencies, including administering medication when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including documentation of illnesses, injuries, medications, immunizations, physical examinations, and health plans.
- Review student health forms and medical documentation to identify missing information or follow-up needs.
- Review and implement physician care plans for students with life-threatening allergies, chronic health conditions, or other significant medical needs.
- Communicate with parents or guardians regarding student illnesses, injuries, medications, and follow-up care.
- Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and other staff members when health concerns may affect a student’s school experience.
- Work with Acera’s consulting nurse and school leadership to implement the school’s health policies, procedures, standing orders, and medication-administration protocols.
- Maintain the security, organization, and appropriate storage of medications, first-aid materials, and health supplies.
- Monitor health-office supplies and notify the appropriate administrator when additional materials are needed.
- Serve as an on-site resource to faculty and staff regarding student health, allergies, emergency response, and other health-related concerns.
- Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local student-health requirements, including requirements related to confidentiality and student medical records.
- Communicate with local public-health officials or healthcare providers when appropriate and authorized.
- Accompany students on field trips when nursing support is needed.

Qualifications
- Current Massachusetts RN or LPN license in good standing.
- Current CPR and first-aid certification.
- Experience in school nursing, pediatrics, family medicine, urgent care, or a related setting strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting children with allergies, chronic health conditions, medication needs, and emergency health plans.
- Knowledge of student health-record confidentiality, including FERPA and relevant healthcare privacy requirements in a school setting.
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to respond calmly and effectively to urgent situations.
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with school administrators and Acera’s consulting nurse.
- A warm, flexible, and student-centered approach.

Schedule and Duration
This is a temporary, full-time, on-site position lasting three months. The School Nurse will work Monday through Friday during regular school hours and must be available to provide nursing coverage throughout the student day. Specific daily hours will be discussed during the interview process.

Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation: $40 to $60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.

Application
Please submit a cover letter and resume through Paychex. In your cover letter, please describe any relevant experience in school nursing, pediatrics, medication administration, or supporting students with chronic health conditions and severe allergies.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Acera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital status, arrest record consistent with Massachusetts law, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Conditions of Employment
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of CORI, SORI, and fingerprint-based background checks, as required by Massachusetts law.

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act, Acera is required to verify the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The successful candidate will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation within three business days of beginning employment.