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Head Start Health Specialist/Nurse (Northampton) $5,000 Bonus

Posted: 04/26/2026

Head Start Nurse/Health Specialist  (Northampton) $5,000 Bonus

Are you a licensed or registered nurse looking for a Monday thru Friday job?  Head Start is seeking a compassionate, highly organized, and experienced Nurse with pediatric health experience to join our team. The successful candidate will provide health consultation to enrolled children in Head Start, approve the individual health care plans and assist the team in implementing agency policies and procedures in accordance to state and federal regulations.
 
Head Start is a program that provides services to pregnant parents and children birth to age five.  The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. 32 hrs wk/full year. Salary range $32.80-$34.80. Community Action offers a supportive work environment, training, professional development, and outstanding benefits.
 
Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of a driving record check and complete background investigation, including CORI, DCF, SORI and fingerprint-based checks.
 
We offer: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Sick, Vacation, Float time and 12.5 paid Holidays. Community Action is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
 
Please go to https://www.communityaction.us/employment for a full job description, information regarding benefits and to apply with cover letter and resume.
 
Community Action is committed to a diverse workforce. AA/EOE/ADA

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