Careers

Title: Nurse/Health Center Coordinator

Report: Dean of Student Life

We are seeking a full-time, experienced Nurse/Health Center Coordinator to begin in August 2026. The Nurse/Health Center Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing the School’s Health Center, providing comprehensive, student-centered healthcare to both boarding and day students while promoting a safe, healthy, and nurturing residential and academic environment.

The Nurse/Health Center Coordinator serves as the primary healthcare provider on campus, overseeing daily clinical operations, managing student health records, collaborating with families and faculty/staff, and promoting wellness education tailored to the unique developmental needs of teenage girls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care for acute illnesses, minor injuries, and ongoing health concerns during the school day and designated on-call hours during the the 10-month school year

• Administer medications and treatments in compliance with physician orders and school policies

• Oversee CMTs training and post training management of medication administration

• Manage chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, severe allergies) and develop individualized care plans

• Coordinate off-campus medical appointments and emergency care as needed

• Maintain confidential and accurate student health records in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines

• Oversee daily operations of the Health Center

• Maintain medical supplies, equipment, and inventory

• Ensure compliance with state health regulations and school policies

• Manage health forms, immunization records, and required documentation using Magnus

• Develop and update health policies and emergency response protocols

• Serve as liaison between families, healthcare providers, and school administration

• Collaborate with Residential Life staff to support the health and well-being of boarding students

• Read student admission files throughout the year and over the summer as needed

• Support students experiencing homesickness, stress, sleep concerns, and other residential health issues

• Educate boarding staff on health protocols and emergency procedures

• Promote health education initiatives appropriate for adolescent girls, including but not limited to:

  • General health and reproductive wellness

  • Nutrition and body image

  • Stress management and mental health awareness

  • Sleep hygiene and healthy habits

• Coordinate vaccination compliance and health screenings.

• Develop wellness programming in collaboration with school counselors and athletics staff.

• Respond to medical emergencies on campus

• Maintain emergency response plans and first aid preparedness

• Provide training for faculty and staff in CPR, first aid, and emergency health procedures

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific requirements apply)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• School nursing experience or experience working with adolescents strongly preferred

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)

• Experience in a residential or boarding school setting is preferred

• Ability to live on campus and be a visible and engaged presence in the life of the school

• Knowledge of adolescent health, particularly issues affecting teenage girls

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust with students and families

• Comfort working independently while collaborating closely with school leadership

• Have a warm, approachable, and compassionate presence

• Foster a supportive environment for girls’ growth and leadership.

• Demonstrate cultural competence and ability to work with diverse families.

• Demonstrate calm and confident decision-making in emergency situations.

• Be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic school environment.

Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package. The salary range is between $55,000 and $58,000 based on experience. Please note that faculty/staff housing is available to live on campus. Oldfields School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.