Substitute School Nurse (RN or LPN)

Substitute School Nurse (RN or LPN) Job ID: 5682404 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure: Current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Massachusetts. Education: Baccalaureate or Associate's degree in nursing (for RN) or a diploma/certificate from an accredited practical nursing program (for LPN). Clinical: Current CPR/AED certification required. Experience with children having disabilities preferred. Reports to: Nurse Leader and/or Building Principal Job Goal: To provide professional health services to students, parents, and staff by coordinating the resources of the school and home community, thus promoting an increased awareness of health and healthy lifestyles. Duties: Implement and manage a school health program for a school population. Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable FERPA and HIPAA regulations regarding student records and health information. Demonstrate flexibility to adjust to the changing needs and demands of the department. Work cooperatively with others to achieve common district goals. Possess high-level interpersonal skills and a respectful attitude towards all employees. Performance Responsibilities: Assessment & Care Planning: Support the assessment of student health and make recommendations for care; implement and maintain Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs) and Individual Medical Protocols. Documentation: Maintain accurate medication records, up-to-date school health records, and health care logs (including Medicaid reimbursement documentation). Clinical Care: Provide and supervise medically prescribed interventions (First Aid, CPR, Triage, and medication administration) in accordance with IHCPs and within the scope of professional licensure (RN/LPN). Communication: Manage health office communications and report significant health issues to the Nurse Leader or Head Nurse. Coordination: Obtain physician orders and parental consents for medication; consult with family physicians as appropriate with parental authorization. Collaboration: Maintain timely communication with classroom staff regarding medical issues, IEP dates, seizures, and field trip needs. Staff Training: Support the Nurse Leader in providing training to unlicensed school personnel for the administration of prescription medications per MDPH guidelines. Administration: Distribute IHCPs as designated by the Administration and perform other duties as determined by the Superintendent of Schools or designees. Position Type: Part-time Salary: $130 to $130 Per Day Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse, Substitute > Substitute: Nurse Job Requirements On-call, as needed basis Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Laurie Bryson, Head Nurse 14 West Street Westford, Massachusetts 01886 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education