Substitute School Nurses Needed (on-call/day-to-day) $325/day

Young World Physical Education; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 50,922 - 69,003; Part time

Job summary

Portsmouth School Department is seeking substitute school nurses for grades Pre K-12. The district has one high school, one middle school, and two elementary schools.

Substitutes are essential to the PSD educational team and provide flexible, on-call coverage across locations. Strong verbal and written communication, professionalism, punctuality, and reliability are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Hold an associate degree AND a license as a Registered Nurse in RI.
• Current resume with three contact references (reference letters uploaded to application).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services for Pre-K to 12 in a school setting.
• Maintain professional demeanor and adaptable to various assignments and locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

Associate degree

RI RN license

Job description

Substitute School Nurses Needed (on-call/day-to-day) $325/day

Portsmouth School Department – Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Job Details

• Job ID: 5843515
• Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $325 Per Day

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Job Description

Portsmouth School Department is seeking substitute school nurses for grades Pre K-12. The district has one high school, one middle school, and two elementary schools.

Substitutes are an important part of the PSD educational team. This is an ideal assignment for those who enjoy working with children and adults in an educational setting and seek flexibility in work schedule and assignments.

Substitute must possess excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills; be professional in demeanor and appearance; be punctual, reliable, organized, and flexible; and be capable and interested in working in a variety of assignments and at different school locations on a regular basis.

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold an associate degree AND a license as a Registered Nurse in RI
• Current resume with three contact references (reference letters uploaded to SchoolSpring application).

Terms of Employment: Day-to-day intermittent basis.

Job Requirements

• A current National background check is required in order to begin substitute service. Check with the RI Office of the Attorney General at [phone] or your local RI police department for hours. You will be fingerprinted and a search of statewide criminal history will be initiated. Fingerprints will then be forwarded for a national criminal history check.
  Day-to-day substitutes are at-will educational employees subject to RIGL § 28-44-68.
  Benefit payments for services with nonprofit organizations and educational institutions and governmental entities.
  Approved candidates must attend a one-time mandatory substitute orientation meeting within one month of employment (information will be provided).
• Associate degree preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Portsmouth School Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person who believes they may need reasonable accommodations should contact the Director of Human Resources.
Information pertaining to Title IX and how to file a report, including the Title IX Coordinator contact information and the PSD Title IX Policy, can be found on our website.

Contact Information

• Tracy Lima, Clerical D - HR/Benefits Coordinator
• 29 Middle Road
• Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]