Per Diem Substitute School Nurse

Department of Health & Wellness; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Framingham, Massachusetts is seeking a Per Diem Substitute School Nurse to provide direct health support to students. The role involves administering medications, managing health records, and performing medical procedures while adhering to district and state regulations. The ideal candidate should possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing and be skilled in communication, organization, and problem solving. This position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the health and well-being of students in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts nursing license is preferred.
• Experience in school or pediatric nursing is preferred.
• Must work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and maintain health records.
• Manage health room services including first aid.
• Perform medical procedures per physician orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of nursing principles

Organizational skills

First aid and CPR

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Per Diem Substitute School Nurse

Framingham Public Schools – District-wide position for a Substitute School Nurse available immediately. The role provides direct support to students to maintain, improve, or adapt to their health status, contributing significantly to the attainment of optimal health and educational potential for each student.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: To provide direct support to students by assisting them to maintain, improve or adapt to their health status. To contribute significantly to the attainment of optimal health and educational potential of each student, in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, and the closing of the opportunity gap among subgroups within the schools.

OUR MISSION: Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free‑thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; fostering the learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Massachusetts (DESE) nursing license is preferred but not required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: At least an Associate’s Degree in the major area of study. Experience in school, pediatric, public health, or other relevant nursing experience is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Present information and respond to questions from staff, parents, and the general public.
• Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals, journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Write reports and correspondence as needed.
• Use reasoning to evaluate information and recommend an appropriate course of action.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Use professional literature and evidence‑based research for practice decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and FPS policies.
• Work with students of diverse backgrounds and needs in an equitable and inclusive manner.
• Maintain appropriate confidential records.
• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations.
• Operate a computer and related software, including Google Suite.
• Plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development.
• Communicate with cooperating agencies in the field of school health, health providers, students, parents and school professionals.
• Organize a health office and maintain and develop health records.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, school health practices and relevant laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer medications from physicians’ orders (orally, parentally, nasogastric, or gastrostomy tube).
• Maintain medication and student health record.
• Manage and provide health room services, including first aid and CPR, according to established procedures.
• Perform medical procedures ordered by students’ physicians (catheterization, ostomy care, suctioning, glucose testing, and other approved procedures).
• Maintain accurate nurse’s notes and records, including summaries of services provided.
• Perform other related duties.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employees are regularly required to move about and may traverse the school building. Employees must often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. They are expected to lift at least 20 lbs. Operators may use computer and office machinery. Employees must input information into a computer and read materials from a monitor or printed matter. They must communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff in person and on the telephone, and, when necessary, move quickly across uneven surfaces. The environment is a normal school setting with an acceptable level of noise. Employees interact with students, parents, and staff and are directly responsible for student safety and well‑being.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Wellness and Health Services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Professional).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Covered under Framingham School Committee Contract.

Contact Information

• Aurelia Medina, District Nurse Leader
• Department of Health & Wellness
• Email: [e-mail]

Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FPS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. FPS expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.