Substitute Nurse

Substitute School Nurse Job Description

The substitute school nurse is responsible for implementing the school health program in the absence of the permanent school nurse. The Substitute School Nurse scope of responsibilities includes 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.

The job responsibilities of a Substitute School Nurse include but are not limited to:

• Providing high quality nursing care to students and staff
• Performing health screenings as requested
• Coordinating referrals to private healthcare providers
• Serving as a liaison between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment
• Administering medication and medically prescribed procedures
• Properly documenting student and staff encounters
• Collaborating with the school nurse team
• Fulfilling the duties of the assigned school nurse in their absence
• Gathering and organizing student records
• Organizing files of incoming students
• Reviewing registration and enrollment forms
• Developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating plans for student care
• Providing a nurturing, welcoming, trusting and safe atmosphere
• Serving as a consultant with other school professionals
• Providing health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings
• Collaborating with staff and administration to ensure a healthy and safe school environment
• Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety
• Developing health care plans and emergency action plans
• Overseeing infection control measures
• Overseeing medication administration and health care procedures
• Overseeing mandated screenings, referrals and follow-up
• Making decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance
• Providing health advice to school educational teams both general education and special education
• Assisting families with locating outside care and obtaining health insurance
• Maintaining up-to-date cumulative health records on all students
• Consulting with Nurse Leader and/or school physician when appropriate
• Informing appropriate staff members of students with special health needs when necessary
• Collaborating with local public health departments when necessary

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, however there may be occasions for afterschool meetings.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the nurse is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The nurse is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The nurse is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 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.

Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northborough-Southborough Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Northborough-Southborough Public School places a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.