School Nurse Substitute: Quick Impact on Student Health

District-Wide; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltham Public Schools District-Wide in Waltham, MA is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to provide professional nursing services to students, respond to emergencies, administer medications, and support student well‑being and safety.

Qualified applicants must hold a MA RN license, a Bachelor of Nursing, MA DESE School Nurse Licensure, and bilingual abilities are preferred. The role requires collaboration with school staff, maintenance of health records, and adherence to regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university
• MA DESE School Nurse Licensure
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Complies with MA Board of Registration of Nursing and MA Department of Education regulations.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and administers first aid to students/staff.
• Triages student/staff with an injury, illness, or accident and provides appropriate interventions.
• Implements all state mandated programs.
• Provides medically prescribed interventions based on state regulations.
• Serves as a health advocate.
• Administers medication in compliance with school policy and state regulations.
• Instructs students and staff in standard precautions.
• Reports to parents regarding individual student health issues in a timely manner.
• Reports all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect in compliance with state regulations.
• Maintains a daily log of health service activities.
• Advises school staff of students’ health issues that may impact learning in compliance with federal and state laws.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Nurses.

Skills

Nursing assessment

CPR with AED

Emergency response

Communication

Health data literacy

Student health care

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

MA RN license

MA DESE School Nurse Licensure

Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Job description

Waltham Public Schools District-Wide in Waltham, MA is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to provide professional nursing services to students, respond to emergencies, administer medications, and support student well‑being and safety.

Qualified applicants must hold a MA RN license, a Bachelor of Nursing, MA DESE School Nurse Licensure, and bilingual abilities are preferred. The role requires collaboration with school staff, maintenance of health records, and adherence to regulations and policies.