Substitute Nurse Pool (SY26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,558 - 71,087; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Substitute Nurse to provide skilled nursing care and manage student health needs across the Boston Public Schools District. Duties include administering medication, emergency care, and liaising with families and medical providers. Requirements include a BS in Nursing, Massachusetts RN license, and experience in school settings. Daily rates for this position range from $371.59 to $385.30, varying by school and assignment length.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents in public school settings.
• Current authorization to work in the United States required.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency medical care to students.
• Administers and supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
• Counsels and educates students regarding medical issues.
• Conducts evaluations of medical conditions and develops medical summaries.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Medication administration

Counseling and educating students

Health screenings

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse

MA State Dept. of Education School Nurse License

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Substitute Nurse Pool (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools District Wide - Boston, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5672680
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 4, 2025

Job Description

Reports to: Health Administrator

General Description:

The substitute school nurse provides skilled nursing care and management of the special needs of students as well as medication administration. Routine emergency care is provided for students and staff. If necessary, students are referred to their primary health care provider for an evaluation. For students with complex medical needs, the substitute school nurse may act as a liaison for the school, home, and outside medical facilities. The substitute school nurse promotes student wellness and assists in maintaining a healthy school environment.

Experience in: support services in a school setting; liaison and case management; high-risk, multi-problem children and adolescents.

Responsibilities:

• Provides emergency medical care to students.
• Administers and supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
• Counsels and educates students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
• Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical summaries on students.
• Teach mini-courses to small groups of students in medical or health areas related to survival skills.
• Monitors and assesses compliance with immunization standards as per BPS and DPH regulations.
• Performs vision, hearing, scoliosis, dental, and other health-related screenings as required by DPH or BPS school health services.
• Develops and maintains contacts with medical persons or facilities that might provide direct service or consultation.
• Engages in Service Team Meetings with students when they require medical input, interpretation, or consultation.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate record-keeping and reporting formats and procedures.
• Conducts formal workshops and informal training for staff as appropriate.
• Maintains adequate and updated health records.
• Serves as medical representative to evaluations and re-evaluations and obtains and interprets medical evaluations at these meetings.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse
• MA State Dept. of Education School Nurse License.
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Experience working with children and adolescents in public school/agency/human services setting
• Current authorization to work in the United States—Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Preferred:

• The terms for the position include BTU, and the daily rates for Substitute Nurses may vary. Daily rates range from $371.59 to $385.30 dependent upon the school and length of the assignment.

Position Type: Central Office

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Permanent Substitute
• Substitute > Substitute
• Substitute > Substitute: Nurse

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]