Substitute School Nurse - District wide

Uxbridge Public Schools; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Uxbridge Public Schools is building a pool of substitute school nurses for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Substitutes may be assigned to any school, and many enjoy the flexibility of choosing the days that fit their schedules.

This district-wide per diem role is ideal for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who like working with children and want flexible, meaningful work close to home.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Current CPR/AED certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Ability to work independently, use sound clinical judgment, and stay calm in emergencies.
• Clear communication with students, families, and staff, and strict respect for confidentiality.
• Comfort with electronic health records and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess students who visit the health office, provide care under district standing orders, and decide on return to class, dismissal, or referral.
• Give first aid and emergency care to students and staff, and carry out emergency action plans, including epinephrine and other emergency medications.
• Administer scheduled and as-needed medications and treatments according to Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) regulations and district policy, with accurate documentation.
• Follow Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for students with diabetes, seizure disorders, severe allergies, asthma, and other conditions.
• Keep complete, confidential health records and visit logs in the district's student information system, including documentation needed for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Contact parents and guardians about illness, injury, or exclusion, and share relevant health information with school staff as appropriate.
• Follow communicable disease and infection control procedures, including exclusion and readmission guidelines.
• Support mandated health screenings when scheduled.
• Report significant health concerns to the building principal and the regular school nurse, and leave a clear written summary at the end of each assignment.
• Accept assignments at any of the district's three schools.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Skills

Massachusetts RN/LPN license

CPR/AED certification

Clinical judgment

Effective communication

Electronic health records

Job description

Substitute School Nurse - District wide

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute School Nurse (Per Diem)
Districtwide: Taft Early Learning Center, Whitin Intermediate School, Uxbridge High School
Reports To
Building Principal and the school nurse at the assigned school
Position Type
Per diem, on-call, as needed
Rate
$185.00 per full day (approved by the School Committee, November 17, 2025)
School Year
2026 - 2027
Posting Open
Until filled
About the Role
Uxbridge Public Schools is building a pool of substitute school nurses for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Substitute nurses keep our health offices open when a school nurse is absent, so students get safe, consistent care every day.
Uxbridge is a PreK - 12 district in southern Worcester County serving about 1,700 students in three schools. Substitutes may be assigned to any school, and many enjoy the flexibility of choosing the days that fit their schedules.
This role suits registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who like working with children and want flexible, meaningful part-time work close to home.

Responsibilities

• Assess students who visit the health office, provide care under district standing orders, and decide on return to class, dismissal, or referral.
• Give first aid and emergency care to students and staff, and carry out emergency action plans, including epinephrine and other emergency medications.
• Administer scheduled and as-needed medications and treatments according to Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) regulations and district policy, with accurate documentation.
• Follow Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for students with diabetes, seizure disorders, severe allergies, asthma, and other conditions.
• Keep complete, confidential health records and visit logs in the district's student information system, including documentation needed for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Contact parents and guardians about illness, injury, or exclusion, and share relevant health information with school staff as appropriate.
• Follow communicable disease and infection control procedures, including exclusion and readmission guidelines.
• Support mandated health screenings when scheduled.
• Report significant health concerns to the building principal and the regular school nurse, and leave a clear written summary at the end of each assignment.
• Accept assignments at any of the district's three schools.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Qualifications

• Required
• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). LPNs work under the direction of a district RN.
• Current CPR/AED certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Ability to work independently, use sound clinical judgment, and stay calm in emergencies.
• Clear communication with students, families, and staff, and strict respect for confidentiality.
• Comfort with electronic health records and basic computer applications.
• Preferred
• At least one year of nursing experience, especially in pediatrics, school health, emergency care, or community health.
• DESE School Nurse licensure.
• Experience in a school setting.

Compensation and Schedule

Rate: $185.00 per full day, as approved by the Uxbridge School Committee on November 17, 2025
Half-day assignments are paid at half the daily rate.
Substitutes work the regular school-day hours of the assigned school. Assignments are offered as needs arise, and substitutes may accept or decline them.
This is a non-benefited, per diem position.
2026-2027 School Hours
Uxbridge High School 8 - 12
300 Quaker Highway, Uxbridge
7:30 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Whitin Intermediate School 4 - 7
120 Granite Street, Uxbridge
7:40 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Taft Early Learning Center PreK - 3
16 Granite Street, Uxbridge
8:35 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Early release days and weather delays shorten the school day.

Background Checks and Equal Opportunity

Employment depends on a satisfactory Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a national fingerprint-based criminal background check, as Massachusetts law requires for all school employees.
Uxbridge Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Categories

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Qualifications Required Current, unrestricted Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). LPNs work under the direction of a district RN.
  Current CPR/AED certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
  Ability to work independently, use sound clinical judgment, and stay calm in emergencies.
  Clear communication with students, families, and staff, and strict respect for confidentiality.
  Comfort with electronic health records and basic computer applications.
  Preferred At least one year of nursing experience, especially in pediatrics, school health, emergency care, or community health.
  DESE School Nurse licensure.
  Experience in a school setting.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Paquette , Human Resource Director
• 9 North Main Street
• Uxbridge, Massachusetts 01569
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]