Position Overview:  

Inly School seeks a compassionate and engaging School Nurse to join our community starting August 2025. The School Nurse supports the physical, emotional, and developmental health of students from toddler through middle school. They promote wellness, ensure compliance with state health regulations (including 105 CMR 200 and 430), manage chronic and acute health needs, and contribute to a safe, inclusive school environment aligned with Montessori principles.

Inly School is an independent PreK–8 Montessori-plus School located in Scituate, MA that serves over 300 students from 20 South Shore towns and is deeply rooted in Montessori, child-centered, and inclusive educational practices. At Inly, our Montessori+ practices foster an inclusive community of learners who explore and shape themselves and the world with joyful curiosity, courage, and compassion. We commit to anti-racist and anti-bias teaching, and we actively seek faculty who share our dedication to collaboration, respect, empathy, and the holistic development of each child.

Key Responsibilities:  

1. Health Services

• Provide direct nursing care to students including first aid, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Assess and manage illness or injury; communicate with parents/guardians as needed.
• Maintain and practice Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) and Emergency Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Administer medications in compliance with MA DPH and school policies, including delegation when appropriate.
• Maintain health office supplies and equipment inventory.

2. Recordkeeping & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, confidential health records (HIPAA/FERPA compliant) utilizing Magnus system.
• Track immunizations, physical exams, and health screenings.
• Ensure compliance with MA DPH regulations, communicable disease reporting, immunization audits, and medication decrees.
• Prepare and submit required health reports to DPH and local Board of Health.

3. Health Education & Community Support

• Support students’ social-emotional development in alignment with Montessori values of respect, empathy, and community.
• Collaborate with faculty and families to support health accommodations and wellness practices.
• Partner with the student support team on developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
• Serve as a liaison to families for public health updates.
• Support Quincy College nursing students on their Public Health clinical rotation here at Inly School.

4. Public Health & Safety

• Monitor communicable disease trends; implement DPH guidelines.
• Help develop school-wide health policies (e.g., COVID-19, food allergies, tick prevention).
• Provide staff training (EpiPen, asthma care, bloodborne pathogens, CPR/First Aid).

5. Summer Programs & Licensing

• Support summer camp health protocols per 105 CMR 430
• Maintain nursing coverage during Summer at Inly camp weeks.
• Maintain liaison with Health Care Consultant and local health authorities.

Strong Candidates Will Have:  

• Nursing licensure in Massachusetts (required)
• BSN (preferred)
• At least 2 years of pediatric or school nursing experience
• CPR & First Aid certified (Instructor level preferred)
• Experience in independent or Montessori schools preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• A collaborative spirit and a desire to contribute to Inly’s progressive, inclusive environment.
• A commitment to anti-bias education and the creation of a welcoming, inclusive classroom community.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn, Montessori philosophy and methods.

Working Expectations:

Your role is essential in nurturing and developing young minds. Our expectations for this dynamic position include:

• Stationary and Active Balance: This role requires a balance between remaining stationary and actively engaging within the school environment. Your presence and participation are vital in both settings.
• Mobility and Resource Utilization: Our campus is a sprawling campus of 13 acres with multiple buildings. The ability to move about the school is necessary for accessing and utilizing various resources, which are integral to our operation.
• Clear and Effective Communication: As a pivotal member of our team, your ability to communicate information and ideas clearly is essential. This ensures a robust and understanding network among staff, students, and parents.
• Physical Involvement: The role regularly involves lifting items, including children, weighing up to 30 pounds. This aspect of the job is crucial for supporting the physical care and educational activities of our students.
• Outdoor Activities Engagement: Our curriculum incorporates daily outdoor activities, requiring you to work in various weather conditions. This aspect of the role is instrumental in promoting outdoor learning and appreciation among our students.
• Inclusivity and Support: We are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. 
• Adaptability and Role Evolution: As our school grows and evolves, so may your role. Our supervisors are always looking to enhance our team's skills and may revise or add duties to reflect these changes. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt are appreciated as we all strive towards our common goal of exceptional education and care.

About Inly School

Located on Boston’s South Shore, Inly School is a progressive all gender day school for students in toddler through 8th grade. Inly blends Montessori curriculum and philosophy with educational best practices to teach core subjects, world languages, arts, athletics, and life skills in a highly experiential and individualized manner.

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