Substitute Registered School Nurse

St. Marys MD

Leonardtown (MD)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 64,000

Part time

10 days ago

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Job summary

St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Student Services – Leonardtown, Maryland, is seeking a Substitute Registered School Nurse. The nurse will support the health services program, assess student health, and maintain records. Immediate start, hourly position with competitive pay depending on highest degree held.

Required: Maryland RN license, current CPR, and at least two years of nursing experience in school or community health. Preferred: BSN. Apply by the posted deadline.

Qualifications

Licensed to practice as a registered professional nurse in Maryland.
Current CPR certification required.
At least two years of nursing experience in school or community health.

Responsibilities

Manage the health services program and health suite.
Assess and document students' health and development.
Maintain health records and FERPA-compliant documentation.
Provide emergency care and coordinate with health services staff.
Collaborate with agencies for health services and referrals.

Skills

CPR certification

MD RN licensure

2+ years nursing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Student Services - Leonardtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Substitute Registered School Nurse

St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Student Services - Leonardtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in St. Mary's County Public Schools, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID: 5909060
Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Release Date: August 31, 2026 Application Deadline: September 14, 2026

Requisition: 12496

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:Substitute Registered School Nurse

Location: Various Locations

Salary:

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

HIGHEST DEGREE

HOURLY RATE

AA Degree

$38.78

BA Degree

$43.86

MA or Higher

$46.76

Effective: September 2026

NATURE OF WORK

The substitute school nurse supports the health services program in the absence of the regular school nurse. The school health program includes health services, health education, and maintenance of a safe and healthful environment. The goal of school health services provided by the substitute school nurse is to assist students to improve, maintain, or adapt their health status in order to strengthen their ability to learn and benefit from educational programs. The substitute school nurse supports staff wellness programs and is part of the community emergency response team as necessary, to assist with shelter and mass care operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
Ability to report to work daily and on time
Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
Ability to work under pressure
Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment, and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools

Possess advanced skills in interpersonal communication and health counseling
Possess case management and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Possess knowledge of research and evaluation techniques
Possess knowledge and understanding of basic teaching methods
Possess advanced knowledge of pediatrics and adolescent medicine, as well as nursing theory
Possess awareness of available programs for students with exceptional needs and the health needs of disabled individuals.

Possess knowledge of laws pertinent to the practice of school nursing
Possess knowledge and understanding of basic teaching methods

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Health Services:

Manages the health services program and health suite as assigned
Assess and evaluates the total health and developmental status of students
Shares information with school personnel regarding health problems of students that might affect their learning and behavior in the school environment
Provides long-term management of students with special care needs, including the implementation of individualized health care plans
Maintains required health records for students; utilizes the school system computer program to document care
Complies with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations; delivers care in an ethical and confidential manner
Ensures appropriate exclusion for infectious illnesses and reports communicable diseases as required by law
Maintains, interprets, and evaluates cumulative health records and medical reports of students
Obtains special health reports from medical sources and interprets these findings to school personnel
Monitors compliance of students with immunization and communicable disease regulations
Provides emergency care for the ill and injured school population and refers them to an appropriate source of medical care
Administers prescribed medical care to students as directed by the authorized prescriber, following approved health services guidelines
Collaborates with school and community agencies to provide educational, social, and health services to the local school population, and to the community as needed, to assist with shelter and mass care operations
Organizes and implements various screening programs and initiates referrals of students as appropriate
Obtains and organizes needed medical and administrative supplies necessary to provide health services
Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Health Education:

Serves as a health educator to students, parents, and school staff, assisting them toward assuming responsibility for their individual and family health
Acts as a resource person on health issues

Professional Responsibilities:

Cooperates with health agencies in the control of communicable diseases
Possesses awareness of community resources and referral information
Organizes, maintains, and recommends equipment and supplies for the school’s health service program
Complies with the public-school laws of Maryland regarding health and safety
Assists in periodic inspections of the school environment for safety and health hazards
Works with school personnel in promoting a physical and psychological environment conducive to effective performance of students and staff

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

License to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Maryland
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
At least two (2) years of experience in school nursing, community health nursing, or related clinical field

Preferred: