Per Diem School Nurse Substitute – Lexington, MA

Lexington Public Schools; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Public Schools in Lexington, MA is seeking a School Nurse Substitute to support health services across the district. The per diem position involves providing primary and emergency health care, administering medications, and coordinating health plans within school policies.

The role requires Massachusetts RN registration and CPR/AED certification, with bachelor’s degree preferred. This at-will, non-benefits eligible assignment offers flexible, school-based duties and potential clinical

Qualifications

• Current registration to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts
• CPR with AED certified by AHA or ARC
• Bachelor degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Accepts varying location assignments to support health services throughout school district
• Assesses and evaluates students’ health status
• Provides primary and emergency health care
• Administers medication in accordance with school policy and procedures
• Provides relevant teaching, counseling, and guidance to assist students and parents in assuming responsibility for appropriate health care
• Identifies students with special health care needs which affect learning
• Interprets student health needs to teachers and other school personnel
• Enters medical data into electronic health records on all students
• Assists screening programs for vision, hearing, growth and SBIRT, to include follow-up retests
• Confirms student eligibility for sports
• Assists in the prevention and control of communicable diseases
• Participates in the modification of the school program to meet the needs of children with disabilities and medical conditions
• Develops Individual Health Care Plans, Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plans, Asthma Health Care Plans, and 504 plans as needed
• May serve on Child Protection Team and acts as an advocate and consultant for children suspected of being abused or neglected
• Maintains continuing education requirements for recertification by BORN

Skills

CPR/AED certification

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Lexington Public Schools in Lexington, MA is seeking a School Nurse Substitute to support health services across the district. The per diem position involves providing primary and emergency health care, administering medications, and coordinating health plans within school policies.

The role requires Massachusetts RN registration and CPR/AED certification, with bachelor’s degree preferred. This at-will, non-benefits eligible assignment offers flexible, school-based duties and potential clinical