Arbor Associates is partnering with a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit school in Springfield, MA to place a School Nurse for the upcoming school year. This school serves students ages 5–22 with social-emotional and behavioral challenges, learning disabilities, and high-functioning autism — operating under a trauma-informed, whole-child model with small class sizes and a low student-to-staff ratio.
This is not a typical school nursing role. You'll work as an embedded member of a multidisciplinary team, supporting students who have complex health and behavioral needs alongside teachers, behavior interventionists, clinicians, and administrators. If you're a nurse who finds deep meaning in working with vulnerable youth in a therapeutic educational environment, this role is built for you.
Clinical Care
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Conduct required health screenings per Massachusetts state regulations
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Administer medications and maintain proper storage, inventory, and dispensing per physician orders
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Provide first aid, CPR, and urgent medical care as needed
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Assess and monitor students following behavioral interventions, including post-restraint observation
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Maintain accurate, compliant health records for all students
Team Collaboration
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Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
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Consult with the Director of Quality and other nursing staff
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Communicate proactively with parents and guardians regarding student health
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Notify administration when medical supplies need replenishment
Student Support
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Assess students' social, emotional, and behavioral health using a trauma-informed lens
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Apply therapeutic approaches that reduce maladaptive behaviors and promote prosocial skills
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Educate students on health, hygiene, and safety practices
Professional Responsibilities
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Obtain and maintain MCSR certification through MDPH for School Health delegation
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Train designated staff on medication delegation and administration
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Maintain compliance with Safety Care and behavior management protocols
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Submit documentation, reports, and required paperwork on time
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Participate in performance evaluations, supervision, and professional development activities
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School-year schedule — no nights, no weekends, no holiday shifts
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Mission-driven environment — serve students who genuinely need your care and expertise
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Multidisciplinary team — you won't work in isolation; you're part of an integrated support team
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Stable, long-tenured organization — this school is backed by a nonprofit with 160 years of service to children and families in western Massachusetts
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Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience (specific range available upon inquiry)
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Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
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Schedule: School year calendar
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Location: Springfield, MA
Required
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Current Registered Nurse (R.N.) license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced school environment with frequent interruptions and multi-sited coverage
Preferred
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Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds
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Knowledge of psychiatric nursing and familiarity with DSM diagnostic frameworks
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Prior experience in a therapeutic, special education, or behavioral health school setting
Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply for its people. Arbor Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All interested applicants must be over the age of 18, authorized to work in the United States, and pass a stringent background check, including Criminal History, Sexual Offender Registry, and Department of Children and Families (DCF-MA)/Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF-RI).
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