Substitute School Nurse - Systemwide

Worcester-Public-Schools; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a Substitute School Nurse for systemwide coverage in Worcester, MA. The role requires a Massachusetts nursing license, a nursing degree, CPR and First Aid certification, and the ability to collaborate with school staff to support student health and safety.

As a substitute nurse, you will implement state immunization programs, conduct screenings, develop nursing care plans, provide first aid and medications administration, and coordinate with the guidance

Qualifications

• Must have a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in Massachusetts.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLN-accredited program.
• Meet certification requirements developed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
• Maintain CPR and obtain First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements immunization surveillance and screening programs; submits required reports.
• Promotes safety practices and models hygiene and injury prevention.
• Collaborates with school administrators to assess the social and emotional climate.
• Develops nursing diagnoses and care plans for students with health needs.
• Provides first aid and nursing interventions including medication administration.

Skills

MA RN license

Nursing degree (BSN)

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Massachusetts RN license

DOE certification requirements

Job description

Substitute School Nurse - Systemwide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5912149

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUBJECT: NURSES: SUBSTITUTE

REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL NURSES

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that is accountable for the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaption, self- management, self-advocacy and learning.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibiities)

• 1. Organizes and implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs: completes and submits state-mandated reports and surveys as required by M.D.P.H.


• 2. Promotes positive safety practices and models best strategies for hygiene and injury prevention.


• 3. Collaborates with school administrators and personnel in assessing and improving the social and emotional climate of students and faculty.


• 4. Utilizes a distinct knowledge base for decision making in nursing practice.


• 5. Utilizes effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.


• 6. Collects information about health and development status of the student.


• 7. Develops a nursing diagnosis and care plan for students with specific health needs.


• 8. Carries out appropriate referral and follow- up care.


• 9. Provides medically prescribed interventions, which includes medications administration and nursing procedures.


• 10. Collaborates with school guidance department.


• 11. Identifies, delineates, and clarifies the nursing role, promotes quality of care, and demonstrates professional conduct.


• 12. Collaborates with other professionals, team members and community providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating program s and the other school health activities.


• 13. Establishes a process to identify students at risk for physical and psychosocial problems.


• 14. Identifies health related needs for student be reviewed for I.E.P. ‘s. Completes and submits, attends and participates in team/parent meetings.


• 15. Collects data of relevant health information, end of the month reports and annual reports of significant areas of health/safety concerns.


• 16. Serves as a member of pertinent committees and teams supporting the school. (Crisis Intervention Teams; Support Groups for students dealing with divorce, trauma or death; Health Advisory; etc.).


• 17. Serves as a liaison among school, home community health agencies and other healthcare professionals.


• 18. Serves as a resource to the administration on environmental health and safety issues.


• 19. Assumes responsibility for continuing own education, meeting requirements for recertification with D.O.E., R.N. license renewal and recertification for National School Nurse Certification (if currently board certified.


• 20. Obtains expert consultation, supervision and peer review as needed.


• 21. Maintains ongoing consultation with school physician regarding student health issues; in addition to consultation with individual student's health care providers (physician, dentist, and counselor).


• 22. Provides first aid care to students and staff.


• 23. Utilizes written and EHR (Electronic Health Record) to documents student health history and on- going health issues and nursing interventions.


• 24. Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA/HIPAA regulations.


• 25. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.


• 26. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Must have a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c. 71, s. 53)


• 2. Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a college or university program in nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing. (unless grand fathered by D.O.E.)


• 3. Meet the requirements for certification as developed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.


• 4. Maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a recognized provider (i.e. American Red Cross, American Heart) and obtain a certification in First Aid.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs


• 2. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.


• 3. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition

TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position should apply on-line at https://worcesterschools.org/about/employment-opportunities/

This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: upto $50 Per Hour

Welcome to WPS District, WPS Systemwide, WPS Nursing

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• PLEASE READ: FOR ALL POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE A MA LICENSE, PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR LICENSE NUMBER OR VISIBILITY TO YOUR LICENSE. IF THAT INFORMATION IS NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLICENSED.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nicole Kazarian , Supervisor - Nursing


• 24 Chatham Street


• Worcester, Massachusetts 01609


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]