Department:

Nursing

Job Title:

Substitute School Nurse

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Nurse Leader/District Wellness Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The substitute school nurse is responsible for implementing the school health program in the absence of the regularly assigned school nurse. Scope of responsibilities include providing school nursing services for a designated school population, for the health needs of a specific student, for a group of students participating in a school sponsored field trip or out of school setting activity, or in collaboration with the permanent school nurse to implement mandated health screenings or other special nursing activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current license to practice as a Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, per the Board of Registration in Nursing(BORN).
• Current CPR/AED certification
• CORI background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous pediatric nursing experience
• Familiarity with Health Office Anywhere (electronic health record documentation)
• MA DESE Professional Support Personnel license

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

The substitute nurse will provide first aid to students and staff, including but not limited to: 

• Administering medications 
• Performing ordered treatments 
• Caring for illness or injury
• Critical decision-making in emergency situations 
• Maintaining confidentiality

The substitute school nurse must adhere to the Nurse Practice Act, pertinent regulations governing nursing practice in Massachusetts, the guidelines and standards of care established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MDESE) and work in accordance to the policies and procedures established by the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:  

Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, but may involve accompanying students on field trips off school grounds.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the nurse is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear.  Vision and hearing must be correctable. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.