School Nurse Substitute

Canton Public Schools; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Canton Public Schools in Canton, MA is seeking a substitute school nurse to cover health offices and field trips on a per-diem basis. Requires MA RN or LPN license, CPR/AED certification, and CORI/Fingerprint checks. Pediatric experience and diabetes/asthma/allergy familiarity are preferred.

Compensation is $265 per day and duties include field trips support and health documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and school staff, handling emergencies, and documenting care in

Qualifications

• Current & valid MA RN or LPN nursing license.
• Current & valid CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to respond professionally to medical emergencies.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong triage and nursing assessment skills.
• Fingerprinting and CORI check required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience with diabetes, asthma, and allergies preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for sick and injured students pre-K through grade 12.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as ordered.
• Accurately document into electronic health record system (SNAP experience preferred).
• Collaborate with parents and school staff regarding student health issues as they arise.
• Accompany students on school-sponsored field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Leader as appropriate.

Skills

CPR/AED certified

Triage

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a substitute (per-diem) nurse position to cover school health offices and field trips based on the needs of the Canton Public Schools District.

Requirements:

-Current & valid MA RN or LPN nursing license

-Ability to respond professionally to medical emergencies

-Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

-Strong triage and nursing assessment skills necessary

-Fingerprinting and CORI check required

Responsibilities include:

- Providing care for sick and injured students andstaff pre-K through grade 12
- Administering prescribed medications and treatments as ordered
-Accurately document into electronic health record system (SNAP experience preferred)
- Collaborating with parents and school staff regarding student health issues as they arise. This may include issues related to illness, injury, health promotion, accident or illness prevention, or other issues relevant to the scope of nursing practice in a school setting
- Accompany students on school-sponsored field trips
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Leader as appropriate

*Pediatric experience preferred

*Experience with diabetes, asthma, and allergies preferred

Compensation: $265/day

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927075
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a substitute (per-diem) nurse position to cover school health offices and field trips based on the needs of the Canton Public Schools District.

Requirements:

-Current & valid MA RN or LPN nursing license

-Current & valid CPR/AED certificiation

-Ability to respond professionally to medical emergencies

-Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

-Strong triage and nursing assessment skills necessary

-Fingerprinting and CORI check required

Responsibilities include:

- Providing care for sick and injured students andstaff pre-K through grade 12
- Administering prescribed medications and treatments as ordered
-Accurately document into electronic health record system (SNAP experience preferred)
- Collaborating with parents and school staff regarding student health issues as they arise. This may include issues related to illness, injury, health promotion, accident or illness prevention, or other issues relevant to the scope of nursing practice in a school setting
- Accompany students on school-sponsored field trips
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Leader as appropriate

*Pediatric experience preferred

*Experience with diabetes, asthma, and allergies preferred

Compensation: $265/day

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $265 to $265 Per Day
Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lauren Pushard , District Nurse Leader
• Administration
• Phone: [phone] ext 1113
• Email: [e-mail]

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