School Nurse
Cardinal Spellman High School
Start Date: August 25, 2026
About Cardinal Spellman High School
Cardinal Spellman High School is a coeducational Catholic high school dedicated to forming young people of faith, scholarship, and service. Rooted in the Gospel and the tradition of Catholic education, we seek educators and staff who believe that every student is created in the image and likeness of God and who are committed to nurturing the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of each young person.
We are seeking a compassionate, highly qualified School Nurse to join our community beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate will view school nursing not only as a profession, but as a ministry of presence, care, and advocacy, helping students thrive so they are healthy, safe, and fully prepared to learn.
Position Summary
School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that supports student health, safety, and readiness to learn. As an integral member of our student support team, the School Nurse promotes wellness, identifies and removes health-related barriers to learning, and partners with families, faculty, counselors, and administrators to foster the holistic development of every student.
At Cardinal Spellman, we believe caring for students means attending to the whole person. The School Nurse plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, compassionate, and inclusive environment where every student feels known, valued, and supported.
Major ResponsibilitiesClinical Care & Health Management
- Provide direct nursing care by administering medications, providing first aid, managing acute illnesses and chronic health conditions, responding to medical emergencies, and implementing evidence-based nursing interventions.
- Assess student health concerns and coordinate care with families, healthcare providers, school personnel, and community agencies.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs), Allergy Action Plans (AAPs), and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs).
- Manage the school's medication administration program in compliance with Massachusetts regulations and Board of Registration in Nursing guidelines.
- Provide training and oversight for delegated medication administration.
- Monitor communicable diseases, immunization compliance, exclusion/readmission protocols, and required health screenings.
- Foster an environment that promotes physical, emotional, and mental wellness for all students.
Student Support & Formative Care
- Serve as a trusted adult who provides compassionate care, empathy, and reassurance to students during times of illness, injury, or emotional distress.
- Collaborate closely with counselors, campus ministry, administrators, and faculty to support the holistic development of students.
- Recognize the connection between health, learning, belonging, and student success, ensuring that health concerns do not become barriers to educational opportunity.
- Support the school's commitment to creating a community rooted in dignity, respect, compassion, and restorative practices.
Health Records & Documentation
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations, and school policies.
- Document all health office visits, assessments, interventions, medications, and follow-up care.
- Maintain medication orders and required documentation.
- Prepare required health reports and maintain faculty health records when appropriate.
Collaboration & Consultation
- Serve as an active member of Student Support Teams and other multidisciplinary teams, providing health expertise and recommendations.
- Partner with counselors, learning support staff, campus ministry, nutrition services, coaches, and faculty to ensure students receive coordinated care.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with parents and guardians regarding student health needs.
- Support health education initiatives that promote healthy decision-making, personal responsibility, and respect for self and others.
- Work collaboratively with school leadership to manage the Health Office budget and supplies.
- Review and approve student participation on field trips based on medical needs.
- Facilitate faculty training in emergency response, including CPR awareness, Epinephrine administration, diabetes management, seizure response, and Stop the Bleed.
Professional Practice
- Maintain current knowledge of adolescent health, public health, communicable disease prevention, emergency care, chronic illness management, mental health, and school nursing best practices.
- Maintain all required Massachusetts licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
- Demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgment, discretion, and ethical decision-making consistent with both nursing standards and the mission of Catholic education.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support emergency preparedness planning and response.
- Assist other Health Offices when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School or designee.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) License.
- Minimum three years of nursing experience preferred (school nursing, pediatrics, emergency medicine, community/public health, or related field).
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Stop the Bleed Certification, or willingness to obtain certification within three months of hire.
- Massachusetts School Nurse Licensure or DESE certification preferred but not required.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A genuine love for working with adolescents.
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A collaborative spirit and commitment to working as part of a student support team.
- Compassion, empathy, discretion, and professionalism.
- An appreciation for the mission of Catholic education and a willingness to support the values and traditions of Cardinal Spellman High School.
Physical Requirements
This position includes interacting with students, families, faculty, and visitors; walking throughout the school; standing for extended periods; occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds; using office technology; maintaining energy throughout a busy school day; and responding effectively during emergency situations.
Terms of Employment
Position: Full-Time, School Calendar
Start Date: August 25, 2026
Supervisor: Associate Head of School
Salary: $50,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health, dental, retirement, and other employee benefits.
Why Join Cardinal Spellman?
At Cardinal Spellman High School, every adult contributes to the formation of our students. We strive to create a community where faith, excellence, compassion, and belonging shape every interaction. The School Nurse is an essential member of that mission—caring for students during their most vulnerable moments while helping them flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
If you are passionate about adolescent health and believe in educating the whole person within a faith-filled community, we encourage you to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cardinal Spellman High School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We seek individuals who will contribute to our mission of Catholic education and who will respect the dignity of every person. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law while preserving the rights afforded to religious educational institutions under applicable federal and state law.
Contact Information
Jessica Graham
Associate Head of School for Student Life
Phone: (508) 583-6875
Email: [email protected]
Pay: $55,000.00 - $68,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
