Wellan Montessori School·Newton, Massachusetts
The School Nurse is responsible for developing and implementing school health care systems, including conducting screenings, administering medication, and providing emergency care. They also maintain student health records and collaborate with administrators to establish safety policies and professional development training.
Position Overview Wellan Montessori School is accepting applications for a School Nurse position to begin this fall.
The School Nurse is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and documenting school health care systems and protocols in compliance with Massachusetts laws and regulations.
The School Nurse works closely with the administrative team and serves as a resource to the school community.
Responsibilities when working with students include conducting health screenings; dispensing medication; administering routine medical and emergency care; and communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Administrative duties include maintaining records; documenting student immunizations, allergies, and medications; developing individualized care plans for students with specific health needs; working with school administrators to develop health and safety policies, procedures, and professional development training for school employees.
The successful candidate will meet all minimum job requirements below; possess strong verbal, listening, and written communication skills; be highly organized, thorough, and detail-oriented; have an understanding of child development, ages 15 months to 14 years; and be able to demonstrate sound clinical judgment, sensitivity, and respect for all persons.
Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in nursing, Master's degree preferred Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts Massachusetts DESE Certification as a School Nurse or be able to obtain it Current certification in CPR, AED, First Aid Minimum of three years of full-time nursing experience with a concentration in pediatrics, school nursing, camp nursing, or community nursing Letter of interest/cover letter, resume, and at least two references required to be considered for this position.
Salary & Benefits: Wellan seeks to provide competitive salaries and benefits to all employees.
This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
The position also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: health insurance; dental; vision; healthcare / dependent care / transportation flexible spending accounts; paid family medical leave; short and long term disability; life insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching; and paid holidays, sick time and personal time.
In addition, Wellan offers to all full-time staff a tuition remission benefit for children enrolled at the school; a technology grant; an annual professional development budget; and the opportunity to apply for additional professional development funds to support international travel and other significant educational opportunities.
About Wellan Wellan Montessori School is an independent, coeducational school of approximately 300 students, age 15 months to grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA.
More information about Wellan can be found at www.wellan.org.
Wellan Montessori School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal or Massachusetts law.
The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
The School's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the School's non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy: Name: Joseph Jolly Title: Director of Finance, Operations, Development, HR, and Legal Affairs Office Address: Wellan Montessori School, 80 Crescent Avenue, Newton Centre, MA 02459 Telephone Number: 617-969-4488 ext.
3 Email Address: joe.jolly@wellan.org For assistance related to Title IX or other civil rights laws, please contact OCR at OCR@ed.gov or 800-421-3481, TDD 800-877-8339.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing and be a Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts, with a preference for a Master's degree. A minimum of three years of full-time nursing experience in pediatrics or school health is required, along with current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
Market context
In Massachusetts, school support staff roles for registered nurses are often shaped by steady demand for student health coverage, care coordination, and medication support across school settings. These positions can be competitive because they require an active RN license, a valid driver's license, and related experience, with pediatrics, young adults, and medication teaching preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time on the original posting, and confirm your experience matches the travel and on-call expectations before applying.