Substitute School Nurse

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools seeks a Substitute Nurse to provide first aid and health services for students and staff. Responsibilities include administering medications, treatments, and documenting care per Massachusetts laws and district policies.

The role requires a valid MA RN license, CPR/AED certification, and pediatric nursing experience. The substitute works within school health services, collaborating with staff and parents to support student well-being.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license is required.
• CPR and AED certification from a recognized provider.
• Nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics or community/child health.
• Ability to think critically and respond decisively in emergencies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ daily visits, evaluate health status and provide care per district standing orders.
• Administer first-aid and emergency care as needed.
• Ensure confidentiality and protect privacy of health information.
• Dispense medications with proper documentation and prescriber/parent authorization.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents regarding students excluded for medical reasons.
• Communicate health needs to school personnel and document in the electronic health system.
• Promote universal precautions to maintain a healthy, safe learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Massachusetts RN license

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Substitute Nurse. General Description: The Substitute Nurse will provide first aid to students and staff, including, administering medications, performing ordered treatments, caring for illness and documenting in accordance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws and the policies and procedures of the School District.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess student’s daily visits, evaluate health status and provides care according to Chelmsford Public Schools Standing orders.
• Administers first-aid and emergency care.
• Ensures confidentiality and protects privacy
• Dispenses medications according to standard nursing practice to students at school with proper documentation of prescriber authorization and parental request.
• Collaborate with teachers, and/or parents regarding students identified for exclusion due to medical reasons.
• Communicate with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children in English. Documents health care in electronic student data management system.
• Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe, learning environment by promoting Universal Precautions

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts license to practice as a Registered Nurses (RN).
• Valid and current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and AED from a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association).
• Nursing experience in community or child health. Experience in pediatrics is preferred.
• Understanding of child growth and development
• Ability to think critically and react decisively in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator with students, staff members, and parents and able to maintain confidentiality.

Abilities And Skills

• Understands governmental regulations, Standards of Nursing Practice & Universal precautions.
• Familiarity with various insulin pumps and epipen administration.
• Must be able to multitask, triage and stay organized.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, kneel and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.