Flexible Per Diem School Nurse (RN/LPN) – Districtwide

Uxbridge Public Schools; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Uxbridge Public Schools is building a pool of substitute school nurses for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Substitutes may be assigned to any school, and many enjoy the flexibility of choosing the days that fit their schedules.

This district-wide per diem role is ideal for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who like working with children and want flexible, meaningful work close to home.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Current CPR/AED certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Ability to work independently, use sound clinical judgment, and stay calm in emergencies.
• Clear communication with students, families, and staff, and strict respect for confidentiality.
• Comfort with electronic health records and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess students who visit the health office, provide care under district standing orders, and decide on return to class, dismissal, or referral.
• Give first aid and emergency care to students and staff, and carry out emergency action plans, including epinephrine and other emergency medications.
• Administer scheduled and as-needed medications and treatments according to Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) regulations and district policy, with accurate documentation.
• Follow Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for students with diabetes, seizure disorders, severe allergies, asthma, and other conditions.
• Keep complete, confidential health records and visit logs in the district's student information system, including documentation needed for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Contact parents and guardians about illness, injury, or exclusion, and share relevant health information with school staff as appropriate.
• Follow communicable disease and infection control procedures, including exclusion and readmission guidelines.
• Support mandated health screenings when scheduled.
• Report significant health concerns to the building principal and the regular school nurse, and leave a clear written summary at the end of each assignment.
• Accept assignments at any of the district's three schools.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Skills

Massachusetts RN/LPN license

CPR/AED certification

Clinical judgment

Effective communication

Electronic health records

Job description

Uxbridge Public Schools is building a pool of substitute school nurses for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Substitutes may be assigned to any school, and many enjoy the flexibility of choosing the days that fit their schedules.

This district-wide per diem role is ideal for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who like working with children and want flexible, meaningful work close to home.