Daily Nurse Substitutes

Shrewsbury Public Schools; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Shrewsbury Public Schools is seeking daily substitutes for school nursing across nine locations. The role is in-person and per diem, with a pay rate of $37.50 per hour. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to equity and access for all learners and meet MA RN licensure requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating health services, immunization programs, and emergency care, while maintaining confidential health records and collaborating with families and a school-based team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• CPR certification/AED training from a recognized provider.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with students, families, and school team.
• Preference for school nurse educator license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates health services for students within the school setting, aligning with educational goals and health needs.
• Implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and required reporting.
• Promotes positive safety practices within and outside the school building.
• Assesses student health issues and develops wellness programs to prevent disease.
• Provides prescribed interventions and emergency care as needed.
• Collaborates with families, school team, and community health providers to optimize student care.
• Maintains confidential health records in compliance with regulations and uses health record systems.
• Documents all encounters with students promptly.
• Develops individualized health care plans in collaboration with family and student when appropriate.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Daily Nurse Substitutes

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Job Details

Job ID: 5884201

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Posted: August 13, 2026 Closed: When filled

Employment Opportunity: Shrewsbury Public Schools

POSITION: Daily Substitute School Nurses

2026-2027 School Year

Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for daily substitute School Nurses. This position is in person and could be scheduled per diem at any of our 9 school locations depending on need.

The rate of pay is $37.50 per hour.

We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom.

Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates health services for students within the school setting, while interacting with their educational goals, personal health, and public health needs
• Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs. Completes and submits state mandated reports and surveys as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
• Promotes positive safety practices within and outside of the school building
• Assesses children for a wide range of physical and behavioral illnesses and develops programs to prevent the spread of disease and promote wellness
• Provides medically prescribed interventions, including medication administration and treatments. Provides first aid/emergency care to students and staff
• Collaborates with students, parents, members of the school-based team, and community health care providers and agencies to optimize student healthcare and learning
• Maintains comprehensive and confidential health records for students that are compliant with federal, state and local regulations. Must remain proficient in current technology for health record database used throughout the system
• Ensures timely documentation of all encounters with students
• Using the nursing process, collaborates with family and student to develop and implement an individualized health care plan when appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a school nurse educator's license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (preferred but not required)
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university (required)
• Hold a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.71, s.53) (required)
• Current CPR certification/AED training from a recognized provider (such as the American Red Cross or American Heart Association) (required)
• Pediatric background (preferred)
• Consistent demonstration of the values of Shrewsbury Public Schools (required)A commitment to the education and care of all students (required)

The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $37 to $37 Per Hour

Student Services > School Nurse

Substitute > Substitute

Welcome to Shrewsbury Public Schools

The Shrewsbury Public Schools in partnership with the community will provide students with the skills and knowledge for the 21st century, an appreciation for our democratic tradition and the desire to continue to learn throughout life.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Catherine Perry
• 100 Maple Avenue
• Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]