Per Diem School Nurse Crisis-Ready Pediatric RN

SCHOOL NURSE - Substitute Berlin-Boylston Regional School District – Tahanto Regional Middle/High School, Berlin Memorial School, Boylston Elementary School – Boylston, Massachusetts. Job ID: 5499367 | Application Deadline: Posted until filled | Re-Posted: May 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date: Immediately | Term of Employment: $210/day | Position Type: Part-time | Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse Job Description Position: Substitute School Nurse | Reports To: PPS Director, Principals | Work Year Days: Per diem | Work Hours: School day | Educational/Training/Experience/License Required: Massachusetts RN, DESE School Nurse licensure preferred Qualifications Valid certificate as a School Nurse from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Valid License to practice as a registered nurse from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Experience in child/pediatric health, community health, or relevant clinical nursing experience; experience as a school nurse preferred. Current healthcare provider certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and AED from a recognized provider. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to stand on one’s feet for long periods of time and move quickly to respond to a crisis. Experience working with students in a school setting. Job Goals The school nurse is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing practice and school health, as well as local district policies and procedures. The goal of the school nurse is to promote the academic progress and success of students by assisting them to maintain, improve, or adapt to their health status. Responsibilities Program Management Promotes positive safety practices both within and outside of school and ensures that the school has an emergency plan communicated to staff and students. Organizes and implements state‑mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and health related screening programs, including referral, parent notice, and follow‑up. Maintains comprehensive and updated school health records on each student; utilizes computer health program to document daily student interactions and other health related information. Provides timely reports to administration as requested. Develops, implements, and periodically reviews and revises written procedures for first aid, emergency management, medication administration, management of health records, mandated screenings, and other health/medical services. Provides training for health screening volunteers, assistants, and substitute nurses. Maintains written procedures for substitute nurses. Budgets, orders, and maintains inventory of school nursing supplies and equipment. Nursing Services Provides direct nursing care to meet the needs of the students and staff, including administering first aid care for injuries, emergency medical care, toileting and personal care when needed, and management of acute and chronic illnesses. Collaborates with parents, students, and their physicians where appropriate, to develop, implement, and annually update individualized healthcare plans for the student. Collects and records medically relevant information about the health and development of the student and his or her family. Provides medically prescribed interventions and over‑the‑counter medications per school physicians standing orders. Makes home visits, completes home assessments, and presents assessment results at team meetings for special education students as requested, with parent and administrative permission. Recommends that students consult outside health care providers and/or appropriate school staff for evaluation and follow‑up, if indicated; assists students and families in finding medical care when requested. Responds to student issues, including abuse/neglect, substance use/abuse, family crisis, and other health related concerns. Collaboration Serves as a member of the school’s crisis intervention team. Works collaboratively with building staff, administration and the other nurses in the school system. Participates in the planning and implementation of new health services. Health Education Identifies the need for health education due to identified issues students are facing. Provides or assists with health education topics, such as nutrition, health and safety, and sex education. Assumes responsibilities for in‑service programs for school personnel for universal precautions, first aid, emergency care procedures, and current health issues. Acts as an educational resource to staff on health/medical issues. Professional Practice Applies appropriate nursing theory as the basis for decision making in the school setting while expanding knowledge and skills in response to student health needs. Demonstrates current knowledge of best practices in nursing. Assumes responsibility for continuing own education and maintaining certifications. Obtains consultation from the school physician or other experts as needed. Maintains confidentiality of students, families and staff. Required Qualifications Massachusetts RN licensure. Terms of Employment $210 per day. Contact Information Jannel Fitzpatrick, Director of Pupil Personnel 215 Main St Boylston, Massachusetts 01505 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Statement The Berlin-Boylston Regional Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, genetic information, homelessness or any other class protected by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr