Cambridge Friends School, the only Quaker School in Massachusetts, is a renowned leader in teaching social justice and equality, with a commitment to project-based, experiential learning. Guided by the six Quaker Testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship, Cambridge Friends School focuses on educating the whole child in an environment that best positions the child for their success. Cambridge Friends School is deeply committed to preparing each child for the road ahead in high school and beyond, and to inspiring a life-long love of learning.

Cambridge Friends School is accepting applications for a full-time (12 month) school nurse position for the 2022-2023 academic year.  The School is seeking applicants who will love working with children ages 4 – 13 in both a traditional academic setting (September to June) and during an eight-week summer program. The School Nurse oversees the physical health of our students and provides basic health services to the school community throughout the day.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing and evaluating overall student health
• Providing assessment, triage, and care of sick or injured students and staff
• Providing information and referrals for health concerns
• Coordinating COVID-19 pooled testing with CIC
• Working with parents and staff to develop and impliment care plans for students with ongoing conditions
• Managing inventory of health care supplies
• Consulting with teachers, school administrators and other school staff regarding student care
• Administering medication
• Maintaining student immunization records in our data base
• Educating students and staff on health procedures
• Providing pre-packaged lunches to students who need them
• Supporting students in other ways as needed

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (LPN) license
• Knowledge of many areas of physical health
• Knowledge of Massachusetts school laws and policies
• Ability to communicate well with faculty, staff, and parents
• Ability to assess student health issues and act quickly
• BLS/CPR certification
• Knowledge of state health regulations

It is Cambridge Friends School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, pregnancy, identity, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and references to:

hiringcommittee-nurse@cambridgefriendsschool.org with “School Nurse” in the subject line.