2026/2027 School Year School Nurse
Company: Lawrence Family Development
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Lawrence Family
Development Charter School www.lfdcs.org Strengthening
familiesbuilding community Lawrence Family Development Charter
School is currently looking for a professional, skilled School
Nurse to provide professional health services and coordinate the
resources of the school, home, and community as they pertain to the
total health of students. The School Nurse will recommend health
policies and curriculum to administrators and assist in supporting
students' overall health. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assess and evaluate
students' health and the degree of significance of health problems
on students' educational progress. Recommend policies or practices
to improve student health. Respond to any encountered health and
social problems such as: child abuse and neglect, alcohol and other
drug use, nutrition problems and eating disorders. Organize, carry
out, and report on mandated health screening programs and make
appropriate referrals and follow-up on vision, hearing, and
scoliosis screening failures. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability
to administer medications appropriately, in keeping with school
policy on the administration of medication in school. Maintain an
updated, accurate health record for each student. Document first
aid and illness care provided to staff and students; complete
accident reports and maintain a health room activity log. Screen
all new students to ensure compliance with immunization laws, and
make recommendations for exclusion of students due to lack of
compliance to school administration. Recommend exclusion and
monitor readmission to school for students with infectious or
communicable diseases. Maintain First Aid supplies and equipment in
appropriate locations. Utilize effective techniques to counsel
students, parents, and school personnel and plan action for
eliminating, minimizing, or accepting health problems. Provide
programs for the prevention and control of disease for students,
staff, and parents. Be a resource to students, parents, Heads of
School, and teachers in matters pertaining to health. Assess family
history and home situations, which may affect a student's health
via personal contact including home visits when necessary. Complete
home evaluations for Special Education evaluations; participate in
team evaluations and conferences on all children with medical
problems. Coordinate health services with community health programs
as appropriate. Collaborate/cooperate with community providers and
state agencies to meet the health and social service needs of
students Completes and submits all MA DPH required surveys and
reports. Train school staff as needed in CPR, Health and Safety
Issues (ie Blood-Borne Pathogens) Participate in K1 Right from the
Start program and/or others as needed. EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Minimum 5 years of experience as
School Nurse or in related work Valid Massachusetts R.N. license
Current CPR, AED and First Aid Certification MA DESE Licensure or
eligible for MA DESE Initial Licensure Bilingual (Spanish/English)
preferred Schedule: Full-Time, School-Year Position Reports to:
Head of School, Nursing Supervisor Lawrence Family Development
Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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