Role of the School Nurse

The School Nurse promotes an optimum level of wellness for students and staff by:

• Serving as a bridge between the education and medical professions
• Providing emergency care
• Managing the care of students with special healthcare needs
• Administering medications
• Performing nursing procedures
• Maintaining student health records
• Ensuring compliance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations
• Collaborating with school and community resources to promote learning, wellness, and safety
• Referring to and assisting families with community resources
• Providing information about health promotion, growth/ development, and other health related issues
• Conducting screenings and referrals for health conditions
• Participating in crisis management and intervention teams
• Advocating for child safety as a mandated reporter to the Department of Children and Families