Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing Worcester Public Schools WPS District

• Worcester, Massachusetts Open in

Google Maps Job Details Job ID:

5602022

Application Deadline:

Apr 08, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

REPORTS TO

Administrative Director of Positive Youth Development

POSITION PURPOSE

The Director of Nursing for the Worcester Public Schools is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the district's healthcare services. This position involves managing nursing staff, coordinating with other health professionals, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and promoting a safe and healthy environment for students and staff. The Director of Nursing plays a critical role in promoting the health and wellbeing of students and staff, and ensuring that the district is in compliance with all healthcare regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse
• Master's degree in Nursing, health related field or educational administration.
• Three years' experience supervising nurses in a clinical and/or school setting.
• Five years experience working as a pediatric/school nurse.
• Massachusetts Department of Education licensure as a School Nurse, as required.
• The successful candidate must possess school nurse licensure or be eligible for a waiver, in order to complete the licensure requirements during the first year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree.
• National Board Certification for Nursing.
• Public Health experience.
• Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Albanian, or Twi.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with other administrators, educators, and healthcare professionals (eg.school physician, school based health centers, Worcester DPH) to develop and implement health policies that ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff, including, but not limited to, developing policies related to vaccinations, medication administration, health screenings, and emergency response plans.
• Ensure that the school district is in compliance with all state and federal regulations related to healthcare, including, but not limited to, those related to immunizations, health screenings, and medical recordkeeping.
• Ensures accurate and timely response to state-mandated report forms, i.e. immunization audits and tuberculin risk assessment. Compiles statistical information from data supplied in the monthly school nurse reports for state requirements.
• Leading and managing the nursing staff including:
• Hiring, training, and supervising a team of nurses; Works with principals in the employment process, and provides orientation for new and/or substitute nursing employees.
• Supervision and mentoring of WPS nursing supervisors and clinical care coordinator developing nursing protocols and procedures; and
• Ensuring that all staff are trained and competent to perform their duties.
• Provide education and support to students, staff, and caregivers on a variety of health-related topics, such as hygiene, disease prevention, and mental health.
• Collaborating with community health organizations and pediatricians/healthcare providers to ensure coordination and continuity of care for students
• Responding to health emergencies and developing emergency response plans
• Responsible for developing and managing the healthcare budget (including grants) for the district, including allocating resources for equipment, supplies, and staff.
• Responsible for analyzing healthcare data and reporting on health trends and issues within the district.
• Serving as the concussion program coordinator for the district.
• Tracks and manages student concussions district-wide and collaborates with all related staff to ensure related state and district guidelines are fully implemented.
• Arranges and conducts regular nurse meetings to share information and concerns; coordinates meetings among agencies and other district personnel as needed.
• Arrange and lead School Health Advisory Council meetings quarterly
• Coordinates staff development for school nurses.
• Assists (or assigns designee to assist) in the coordination and implementation of the district's bloodborne pathogen plan. Recommends changes to plan as needed.
• Responsible for updating the Wellness Policy annually.
• Serves on committees and task forces as needed.
• Provides nursing services in schools as needed due to staff absences, emergencies, or other needs in emergency situations only.

This is a full time 52-week position that includes paid sick, PTO, and vacation days, and access to the city's health and dental insurance plans. Salary Commensurate with Administrative Salary Scale.

TO APPLY

Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions on-line at https://worcesterschools.org/about/employment-opportunities This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment

Position Type:

Full-time Salary:

$179,040 to $184,040

Per Year Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager Equal Opportunity Employer The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Application Questions The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? What capacity? Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces) 2. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee? If yes, please list name, title, and relationship. Yes/No 3. Have you ever been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces) Contact Information Thomas Toney , Director of Positive Youth Development 20 Irving Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01609

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508-799-3028

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