SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOURCE NURSE - Hoosac Valley Regional School District - Cheshire

The District Resource Nurse is  a member of the health services team who is able to adapt to the varying needs of the team throughout the school year. 

This range of needs may include, but is not limited to, long-term placement in a school health office, assisting a School Nurse with yearly student screenings, providing care for students with medically-complex needs that require 1:1 skilled nursing services, and attending field trips with students who have medically-complex needs.

The District Resource Nurse, an RN or LPN, functions under the direct supervision of the District Nurse Leader and/or the building-based School Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the District Nurse Leader or building-based School Nurse, the District Resource Nurse will:
• Assures proper assessment and care for student visitors for all emergent, urgent, and non-urgent injury and sudden illness situations, to include administration of medications and medically prescribed interventions and treatments per orders from health care providers in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health Protocols.  
•  District Nurse Leader or building-based School Nurse
• Collaborates with  District Nurse Leader or building-based School Nurse, students, families, and staff to write Individual Health, Medication, and Emergency Care Plans, and contribute to other plans (504, IEP) as needed.
• Manage medical records with accurate and precise record keeping.
• Organizes and implements all state mandated programs, such as immunization & physical surveillance/compliance and school health screenings.
• Reviews and coordinates medical needs for all field trips/fieldwork as needed. 
• Assesses, provides basic treatment, and referral as requested for staff and visitors, to include providing and/or completing staff injury/incident report forms.
• Complete records and reports for local, regional, and statewide needs as required.
• Along with the administrative team, responsible for monitoring and responding to infectious illness outbreaks in the community and collaborating with the local board of health as needed. 
• Maintains a daily record of all nurses' office visits and activities using a web-based electronic health record program.
• Maintains current information in a comprehensive school health records for each student based on nursing assessment and medical information, using web-based programs.
• Provides directions and assistance to substitute school nurses.
• Attends continuing education activities related to current clinical knowledge and professional issues
• Other duties as required

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• For LPNs: Hold a degree from an accredited LPN program; for RNs: hold an RN Certificate or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid MA license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification and ability to maintain this certification from a recognized provider (i.e. American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Complete  BUSHIELD School Health Screenings and SBIRT online courses; or be able to complete these trainings within 30 days of hire
• Able to contribute as a member of the health services team, with excellent skills in prioritizing, organizing, and working under pressure
• Ability to work well with others and to communicate health needs to students, teacher and community, while maintaining student and staff confidentiality
• Possess basic computer skills for documentation and communication
• Ability to move from each school as needed
• Ability to be flexible with start and stop times based on school building needs
• School nursing or pediatric nursing experience is a plus. 

Apply To:

Aaron Dean, Superintendent of Schools

Hoosac Valley Regional School District

49 Park St

Adams, MA 01220

Deadline:  July 15, 2026

It is the policy of the Hoosac Valley Regional School District that all programs, activities, courses of study, and employment opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.