The posting
St. John School Nurse Position-November 2026
St. John School, a private Catholic elementary school, is located in North Square, on the Freedom Trail in Boston's historic North End. Since 1873, it has touched the lives of generations of children in the heart of a dynamic city. Reaching beyond the border of a storied neighborhood, St. John School serves students from all backgrounds and from all parts of Boston and beyond. The school cherishes the diversity of its student body and takes full advantage of the cultural and educational resources of an urban setting.
St. John School is searching for a school nurse to assist our students throughout the school day for the 2026-2027 School Year. The students range from grades Toddler-Grade 6. The School Nurse hours would be 8:00am-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday. SJS follows the BPS calendar for vacations and holidays.
Qualifications: • Must be a licensed RN with active licensure. • Bachelor’s degree required • CPR and First Aid certified • Minimum of 2 years experience in public health, community nurse, school health nursing, or pediatric nursing • The ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. • Will be subject to CORI and fingerprint-based background check Responsibilities: • Provides skilled nursing care to students • Builds a productive learning environment • Participates in immunization surveillance and routine health screenings, conducted yearly and upon admittance of student into school • Provides emergency medical care to students • Engages with students and families to establish collaborative and effective relationships • Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students • Manages Medication management under Massachusetts Department of Public Health Guidance • Establishes and maintains appropriate record keeping and reporting formats • Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected. • Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
Contact information: Annmarie Quezada, Head of School, [email protected] North End, Boston, MA 02113 Tel: 617-227-3143 | Fax



