Long Term Substitute Nurse

West Springfield Public Schools; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

West Springfield Public Schools Coburn Elementary in West Springfield, MA seeks a Long Term Substitute Nurse to cover essential school health duties. The role involves direct student care, medication administration, and coordination of health services within the Coburn Elementary setting.

Qualified candidates hold a MA DESE School Nurse license (or be eligible) with CPR certification; RN/BSN is preferred. This full-time position supports Student Services & School Nurse teams and requires

Qualifications

• RN, BSN or higher required/licensed as a school nurse in Massachusetts; eligible candidates may apply
• CPR certification is required
• Bachelor degree is preferred for this role

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to students and respond to medical emergencies
• Dispense prescribed medications per school policy and physician orders
• Perform medical procedures as directed by physicians
• Screen students for vision, hearing, and scoliosis
• Maintain health records in compliance with privacy regulations
• Maintain confidentiality in school, home, and community settings
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the nurse function

Skills

CPR certified

First aid

Education

MA DESE School Nurse License or eligible

RN, BSN

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

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Long Term Substitute Nurse

West Springfield Public Schools Coburn Elementary - West Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5930585
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

Long Term Substitute Nurse

West Springfield Public Schools

Duties:

• Provide first aid to children, care for students who have suffered an injury or medical emergency
• Dispense prescribed medications in accordance with school policy and physician orders
• Perform medical procedures as indicated by students' physicians
• Screen students in the areas of vision, hearing and scoliosis
• Maintain health records
• Maintain confidentiality in school, home, and community settings as mandated by Massachusetts Regulations
• Performs other duties reasonably related to his/her function, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• RN, BSN, MA DESE School Nurse Licensed or eligible
• CPR certified

Salary: $38.61/hour

Position Type: Full-time

Student Services > School Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis.of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran’sstatus, sexual orientation, genetic information, neurodiversity, gender identity or expression,marital status, or any other class protected by state, federal, or local laws. Equal Opportunityapplies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer,termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges ofemployment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Christine Beaumont
• 31 Middle School Drive
• West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]