Long Term Substitute Nurse

Bristol County Agricultural High School; Dighton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton, MA is seeking a Long Term Substitute Nurse to provide school health services and lead nursing care across student programs.

Responsibilities include developing health policies, coordinating screenings, maintaining health records, administering medications, and collaborating with school staff and families to support student health needs. Position begins March 1, 2027, for the school year with benefits per STA/Teachers’ Contract.

Qualifications

• Valid MA RN license and initial school nurse requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing; master’s preferred.
• Two years RN experience in child or community health.
• Orientation in school health delivery; CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health care policies and school health services.
• Coordinate mandated screenings and referrals (vision, hearing, BMI).
• Provide clinical nursing leadership and nursing staff training.
• Maintain health records, immunizations, and disease surveillance.
• Medicate administration and liaison with physicians and parents.
• Participate in emergency/crisis planning and IEP/504 meetings.

Skills

RN License MA

School Nurse Experience

CPR/AED Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Long Term Substitute Nurse

Job Details

Job ID: 5958947

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Mar 1, 2027

Job Description

Development, organization and implementation of health care policies as well as coordination of nursing services.
Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate school health services including protocols and procedures to address mandated, school-based screenings and referrals. (Vision, hearing, scoliosis, height and weight, BMI, youth-risk assessment, etc.)
Provide clinical nursing leadership and facilitate opportunities for continuing education.
Conduct tests for sight and hearing, process results, and implement recommendations.
Compile statistics, present reports to the Principal and Superintendent as needed.
Report monthly and yearly statistics to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Submit yearly BMI statistics and any abnormal findings regarding disease outbreaks.
Establish and maintain relationships with School Physician, i.e. standing orders, emergency procedures.
Hold and dispense prescription drugs
Participate in local emergency and pandemic planning efforts. Coordinate pandemic plan within the school, as needed.
Assist Administration in development and maintenance of the school's emergency and crisis plan, and an active participate of the school’s Wellness Committee.
Collaborate with MDPH, Student Services Department, staff and administration to ensure students' health care needs are met.
Participate in IEP and 504 meetings for students with medical or psychological issues.
Serve as a healthcare consultant and resource for school personnel, students and parents/families. Provide training to support individual student healthcare needs within the school setting.
Liaison between students, families, school personnel and physicians.
Coordinate budget planning, acquisition and distribution of medical supplies and equipment.
Provide consultation and training as indicated to transportation providers - regarding emergency protocols, EpiPen, etc.
Coordinate, plan and perform in-service training for staff regarding blood borne pathogens, medication administration, EpiPen use, first aid and emergency procedures.
Delegation of medication and EpiPens to unlicensed personnel as approved by the DPH.
Management of communicable disease control, including monitoring, surveillance, and participation in disease prevention and outbreak within the school.
Assessment, planning, provision of care, and evaluation for students and staff who are sick, injured, or have mental health issues and referral of care when appropriate.
Development and implementation of individual health care and emergency care plans.
Data input such as immunizations, physicals, medical and psychological conditions and assures appropriate staff is notified.
Provide instruction and guidance to students relative to personal health, first aid etc, as a resource person in conjunction with classroom instruction.
Dissemination of health information to staff, students, and families to promote a healthy lifestyle.

COMPENSATION:
Compensation and benefits per STA/Teachers’ Contract. May change in accordance with subsequent STA Teachers’ Union contracts.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Student Services > School Nurse

Welcome to Bristol County Agricultural High School

Bristol County Agricultural High School has as its mission to provide an opportunity for acquiring a high quality academic, vocational/technical and social education that prepares our students for the changing world. We are committed to providing the means for intellectual, emotional, ethical, social, and physical growth, as well as an appreciation for cultural and ethnic diversity, which will assist every individual to become an informed and productive participant in our democratic society.

Job Requirements

• Anticipated timeline March 1, 2027-June 7, 2027.
  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
  The candidate must have a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts and fulfill the requirements for the Initial School Nurse License.
  The DESE School Nurse Initial License requirements include:
  Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
  A bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing.
  A minimum of two full years of employment as a Registered Nurse in a child health, community health, or other relevant clinical nursing setting.
  Completion of an orientation program based on the requirements for delivery of school health services as defined by the Department of Public Health.
  Passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test.
  CPR/AED First Aid Certification
  The DESE School Nurse Professional License requirements include:
  Possession of a MA DESE Initial School Nurse License
  A master’s degree program that may include credits earned in a master’s degree program for the Initial License in community health, health education, nursing, or public health OR
  Achievement and maintenance of certification by a nationally recognized professional nursing association as a school nurse, communication health nurse, or a pediatric/family/school nurse practitioner.
  Employment as a School Nurse for three years.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kevin Braga , Assistant Superintendent/Principal
• 135 Center St.
• Dighton, Massachusetts 02715
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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