Substitute Nurse(s)

Position Type:
Substitutes/Substitute Nurse

Date Posted:
1/23/2026

Location:
Various

Date Available:
02/02/2026

Closing Date:
Until filled
Description:

Substitute nurses are hired in the absence of the regular school nurse. Preferred applicants have had some experience in working with children.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid Maryland RN license
• Submit to a criminal history background check and drug-testing
• Attend substitute nurse orientation

Essential Functions:

• Implements a comprehensive school health program.
• Collects health status data, systematically records data on student health record and interprets data by comparing it to norms and standards.
• Conducts health appraisals through health screenings, interviews, observations, and review of health records and reports.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates an individualized health care plan for students with identified health needs.
• Notifies appropriate persons on positive findings from health appraisals and screening programs.
• Identifies, assesses, and provides health follow-up on conditions which may interfere with learning.
• Interprets health information and medical reports to school personnel, family, and students as appropriate.
• Conducts NSG assessments and renders first aid/NSG care accordingly.
• Implements the medication policy.
• Monitors compliance of students with current immunization and communicable disease regulation.
• Consults with the building administrator in the interpretation of laws, regulations, and policies regarding communicable diseases to school personnel, pupils, and parents.
• Maintains health room facilities, supplies, and equipment.
• Consults with the school administrator regarding the enforcement of disease control/prevention policies.
• Instructs and supervises staff in performing special health procedures.
• Identifies students and families in need of health counseling.
• Provides health counseling and referrals to students, families, and/or groups in health related matters.
• Confers with the individual involved in an accident and appropriate school personnel regarding preventive measures and corrective action.
• Provides direct and indirect health instruction during the performance of health guidance.
• Acts as a resource person in health education to school personnel.
• Promotes optimal level of health and wellness and assists students/staff to be competent, self directed consumers of health services.
• Other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Pay Rate:

Substitute nurses are paid every two weeks during the school year, based upon the number of days worked. A substitute nurse is paid on the following pay scale:

LPN- $25/hour RN's - $35/hour

Application Procedure: Apply Online

Selection Procedure:

Qualified applicants will receive an invite by email to the next available Substitute Nurse Orientation. Prior to orientation, the applicant must complete drug-testing, complete fingerprinting for a criminal background check and submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Anne's County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans, Director of Student Services, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith, Supervisor of Special Education, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Anne's County Public Schools, 115 Vincit Street, Centreville, Maryland 21617.

External Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
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U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
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Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.

U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202
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Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.