Substitute School Nurse – Temporary, Per Diem

Carroll School; Lincoln, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll School in Massachusetts is seeking a per diem School Nurse to work across three campuses (Waltham, Lincoln and Wayland) supporting acute and ongoing student health needs during the 2026-2027 year. The nurse will triage, treat illnesses, manage medications and coordinate with families, staff and providers.

The role is temporary and requires MA RN licensure, CPR/AED, and MA Schools medication delegation certification; BSN preferred and at least two years of pediatric/child-health nursing

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license required for practice.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a RN in pediatric/child health.
• Fluent with electronic health record systems.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Current MA Schools Medication Administration and Delegation certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage and treat acute illness and injuries among students.
• Administer and manage medications per MA guidelines.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, staff and healthcare providers.
• Coordinate with school and health services on student needs.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Massachusetts license

CPR/AED certified

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health record

Job description

Description

School Overview

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.

Research shows that people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

This is a temporary, per-diem role for the 2026-2027 school year.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.