Substitute School Nurse – Temporary, Per Diem

The Carroll School; Baker Bridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The Carroll School in Lincoln/Wayland, MA seeks a Substitute School Nurse – Per Diem to support health offices across campuses on a per diem basis, including off-campus trips to assist student health needs.

This role requires a MA RN license, CPR/AED certification, and prior school-based or pediatric nursing experience. Strong communication with families and staff is essential, with adherence to state regulations and school health policies.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts RN license required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum two years of pediatric/child health nursing experience preferred.
• Prior school nurse experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health record systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage and treat acute illness, injuries and emergencies per Nurse Practice Act and DPH guidelines.
• Manage medications per Massachusetts DPH regulations.
• Communicate with parents, staff and healthcare providers to ensure student health and safety.
• Coordinate between school, home and health providers regarding student health needs.
• Explain medical evaluations to students, parents and staff and discuss educational implications.
• Assist with health policy compliance and implement classroom accommodations as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

CPR/AED certification

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR)

Job description

Substitute School Nurse – Temporary, Per Diem

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945794

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

About Carroll School: Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences in order to give each child what they most need to thrive. This position is located on our Upper School campus in Wayland, servicing students in grades 8-9.

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Position Summary:: This position works cooperatively with Carroll school nurses, staff, parents, and students to ensure that student medical needs are met on an acute and ongoing basis through per diem coverage of health offices on any of three campuses or attending off-campus trips to support student health needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment, triage and treatment of acute illness, injury and emergencies involving students while adhering to the Nurse Practice Act and the guidelines of care established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Management and administration of medications as directed by Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations.
• Communication with parents/guardians, faculty/staff and healthcare providers as needed to ensure the health and safety of Carroll students.
• Serve as an intermediary between the school, home, primary care providers, medical specialists and health and social agencies regarding the health status of students and their needs.
• Interpret medical evaluations to students, parents, and school personnel and provide an understanding of implications for the educational performance of students.
• Assist with implementation of school policies to comply with established health regulations.
• In the event that it is needed, work with heads of divisions, teachers and other support staff in providing appropriate physical classroom accommodations for students, such as special placement, special equipment, and/or assistive devices.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $45 to $45 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts in a child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting preferred.
  • Prior school nurse experience preferred.
  • Fluent and/or comfortable working with an electronic database system.
  • Current CPR and AED certification and current Medication Administration and Delegation in MA Schools certification.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Osamagbe Osagie , Director of Talent Management
• 25 Baker Bridge Road
• Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]