Nursing Jobs in West Newbury, MA
$47,455.16 - $64,463.06 / year
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Reports to: Director of Health Services Location: Lawrence Public Schools Job Type: This is a full-time salaried position Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders. Position Summary: Lawrence Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. The School Nurse plays a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of students by providing direct nursing care, supporting chronic health conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with families, educators, and healthcare providers. This individual will contribute to a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment that supports every student's ability to thrive in school. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Provide personal care, assistance, and supervision to students as needed • Assist with maintaining classroom supplies and ensure cleaning and care of medical and adaptive equipment • Support students' educational programs by assisting with positioning at computers, paper placement, and materials management • Utilize adaptive equipment to promote student independence and safety • Collaborate with parents and school nurses to develop and implement individualized health care plans • Provide emergency care and first aid in cases of injury or sudden illness, followed by appropriate referrals • Maintain accurate student health records and document all health-related activities and treatments • Complete accident reports and daily logs for classroom-based care • Assist school nurses in ensuring new students meet immunization and health screening requirements • Help organize, implement, and report on mandated health screenings within assigned classrooms • Monitor and recommend exclusion/readmission for students with communicable diseases • Maintain classroom medical supplies and equipment in accordance with safety standards • Collaborate with community health providers and state agencies to support students' needs • Serve as a health resource for students, parents, teachers, and administrators • Identify and report health and safety hazards within the classroom • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and district policy • Perform other health-related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Strong clinical knowledge in pediatric and community health nursing • Skilled in personal care and medical support within school environments • Ability to effectively respond to emergencies and provide first aid • Proficiency in documenting health services and maintaining accurate records • Familiarity with adaptive equipment and accommodations for students with disabilities • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to collaborate with families, teachers, and healthcare professionals • Sensitivity to and respect for diverse student backgrounds and health needs • Bilingual skills strongly preferred Qualifications & Requirements: • Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing • Current Massachusetts license as a Practical Nurse • 1-3 years of experience in pediatrics, community health, or a related field • Proficient in English; bilingual applicants preferred • Current CPR and First Aid certification (preferred or must be obtained upon hire) Equal Opportunity Employer Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Pay Range • $49,353.36 -$67,041.58 Non-Discrimination Statement Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding. Position : 307261002 Location : CENTRAL OFFICE Posting End : 09/30/2026 Salary: $47,455.16-$64,463.06 
Position : 384260001 Location : CENTRAL OFFICE Posting End : 09/30/2026 Salary: $59,988.00-$93,358.00 
$84,300.22 - $107,481.20 / year
Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Home Care Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview Utilizing the nursing process, the Home Health Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive home health services, including assessments, interventions, and supportive care to clients within their place of residence. Depending on the circumstances, duties may also include telephone triage, problem solving, patient/caregiver advocacy and support, with emphasis of avoiding hospitalization. As a key member of the health care team, this position must interact courteously and effectively with patients and their families as well as with co-workers from all Agency departments, community resources, and with patients' physicians in order to facilitate safe and efficient patient care while maintaining their own safety in the home and the community at large. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure and NH Licensure. 2. Valid state issued Driver’s License. 3. One (1) year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience. 4. Basic Life Support Certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 2. Specialty nursing certifications. 3. Three (3) years of acute nursing including medical/surgical, oncology, hospice, or home health. 4. Experience with IV and complex wound care. Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours, Weekend/Holiday Commitment Territory: Lawrence, MA and surrounding areas. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assesses patients' physical, psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner following established Standards of Nursing Practice and Agency policies and procedures. Provides ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. 2. Assesses patient/family learning needs, style and limitations and makes adjustments for delivery of information. 3. Recognizes/identifies patients/caregivers’ cultural beliefs re: death and dying and is sensitive to those beliefs. 4. Establishes realistic goals and develops plan of treatment in cooperation with the patient, family and members of the health care team. 5. Identifies abuse and/or neglect and identifies reporting mechanism per policy. 6. Adapts to new and unusual situations without affecting work performance negatively. Utilizes Security when and if needed for any potential unsafe situations. 7. Collaborates with patient /family and other health care providers and/or community resources with planning of care and discharge. 8. Continuously assesses/evaluates patient and family progress and goal achievement, keeping Clinical Manager advised and justifying continuation and/or termination of services. 9. Documents patient data, activities, and communications in patient record using computer system in a timely, organized, concise manner to ensure compliance with legal, certification, third party payor guidelines and Agency policies. 10. Completes physicians' orders, levels of care, and OASIS on all patients assigned, in accordance with patient care policies. Reconciles medications with patient and physician consistently. 11. Demonstrates and practices according to safety guidelines and procedures including general ergonomics, fire, and personal safety. Utilizes proper body mechanics and patient material handling. 12. Demonstrates an awareness of safety and security issues by responding appropriately to emergency situations and following established procedures and protocols utilizing stabilizing techniques. 13. Demonstrates ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and provide appropriate supportive care. 14. Effectively manages assigned caseload, within the team model of care delivery. Establishes a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities of service and total area needs. Promptly triages patient visits, messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency. 15. Provides nursing coverage on a rotating basis for evenings, nights, weekends and Holidays. 16. Demonstrates excellent physical assessment and care planning skills. Demonstrates current knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration and reconciliation. 17. Coordinates care and discharge planning with other team members during case conferences. 18. Acquires and maintains an expert working knowledge of all third part payers and regulatory bodies and agency policies on issues related to documentation and care provided. 19. Communicates and collaborates with all disciplines in the home care setting on a regular basis or immediately if there are any critical needs or crisis interventions needed. Physical Requirements: 1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. 2. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. 3. The employee in this position frequently communicates internally and externally. 4. Must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email and/or in person. 5. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 6. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 7. May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Skills & Abilities: 1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. 2. Demonstrates competence in Home Health and Hospice standards of care, symptom management, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, read, and write in English. 3. Ability to function well, effectively manage time, and prioritize busy schedules. 4. Good organizational skills. 5. Ability to function effectively, autonomously, and independently in a home care setting. 6. Ability to function effectively and autonomously in a home care setting. What We Offer Competitive salaries & benefits Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one 403(b) retirement with company match Tuition reimbursement Opportunities for career growth About Care at Home: Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time. About Tufts Medicine A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being. Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $84,300.22 - $107,481.20 $84,300.22 - $107,481.20 / year
Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Home Care Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview Utilizing the nursing process, the Home Health Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive home health services, including assessments, interventions, and supportive care to clients within their place of residence. Depending on the circumstances, duties may also include telephone triage, problem solving, patient/caregiver advocacy and support, with emphasis of avoiding hospitalization. As a key member of the health care team, this position must interact courteously and effectively with patients and their families as well as with co-workers from all Agency departments, community resources, and with patients' physicians in order to facilitate safe and efficient patient care while maintaining their own safety in the home and the community at large. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure and NH Licensure. 2. Valid state issued Driver’s License. 3. One (1) year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience. 4. Basic Life Support Certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 2. Specialty nursing certifications. 3. Three (3) years of acute nursing including medical/surgical, oncology, hospice, or home health. 4. Experience with IV and complex wound care. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assesses patients' physical, psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner following established Standards of Nursing Practice and Agency policies and procedures. Provides ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. 2. Assesses patient/family learning needs, style and limitations and makes adjustments for delivery of information. 3. Recognizes/identifies patients/caregivers’ cultural beliefs re: death and dying and is sensitive to those beliefs. 4. Establishes realistic goals and develops plan of treatment in cooperation with the patient, family and members of the health care team. 5. Identifies abuse and/or neglect and identifies reporting mechanism per policy. 6. Adapts to new and unusual situations without affecting work performance negatively. Utilizes Security when and if needed for any potential unsafe situations. 7. Collaborates with patient /family and other health care providers and/or community resources with planning of care and discharge. 8. Continuously assesses/evaluates patient and family progress and goal achievement, keeping Clinical Manager advised and justifying continuation and/or termination of services. 9. Documents patient data, activities, and communications in patient record using computer system in a timely, organized, concise manner to ensure compliance with legal, certification, third party payor guidelines and Agency policies. 10. Completes physicians' orders, levels of care, and OASIS on all patients assigned, in accordance with patient care policies. Reconciles medications with patient and physician consistently. 11. Demonstrates and practices according to safety guidelines and procedures including general ergonomics, fire, and personal safety. Utilizes proper body mechanics and patient material handling. 12. Demonstrates an awareness of safety and security issues by responding appropriately to emergency situations and following established procedures and protocols utilizing stabilizing techniques. 13. Demonstrates ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and provide appropriate supportive care. 14. Effectively manages assigned caseload, within the team model of care delivery. Establishes a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities of service and total area needs. Promptly triages patient visits, messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency. 15. Provides nursing coverage on a rotating basis for evenings, nights, weekends and Holidays. 16. Demonstrates excellent physical assessment and care planning skills. Demonstrates current knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration and reconciliation. 17. Coordinates care and discharge planning with other team members during case conferences. 18. Acquires and maintains an expert working knowledge of all third part payers and regulatory bodies and agency policies on issues related to documentation and care provided. 19. Communicates and collaborates with all disciplines in the home care setting on a regular basis or immediately if there are any critical needs or crisis interventions needed. Physical Requirements: 1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. 2. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. 3. The employee in this position frequently communicates internally and externally. 4. Must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email and/or in person. 5. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 6. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 7. May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Skills & Abilities: 1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. 2. Demonstrates competence in Home Health and Hospice standards of care, symptom management, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, read, and write in English. 3. Ability to function well, effectively manage time, and prioritize busy schedules. 4. Good organizational skills. 5. Ability to function effectively, autonomously, and independently in a home care setting. 6. Ability to function effectively and autonomously in a home care setting. What We Offer Competitive salaries & benefits Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one 403(b) retirement with company match Tuition reimbursement Opportunities for career growth About Care at Home: Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time. About Tufts Medicine A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being. Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $84,300.22 - $107,481.20 