SY Substitute School Nurse

Fitchburg School District Fitchburg Public Schools - Fitchburg, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Fitchburg School District Fitchburg Public Schools - Fitchburg, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5342334

Final date to receive applications: Mar 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Dec 07, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

The registered nurse (RN) in the school setting is an integral part of the professional team employed to aid children and youth in developing to their full potential. The ability to assume the position of substitute school nurse based on knowledge and understanding of normal growth & development, health management, and education. The unique contribution of the nurse lies in the ability to provide professional health care and guidance and to coordinate the resources of the school, home, and community as they pertain to the total health of the students and staff.

School nursing health care contributes to a healthy society.

The daily substitutes are required to be available 2-5 times per week and willing to be flexible with their assignments. Daily assignments may vary depending on the district's needs, with no guarantee of weekly hours.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in:
  • School Nurse (All Levels)
• Must hold a Massachusetts RN License and have a current CPR/AED certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in community health, school nursing, pediatric nursing, or a related field of nursing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to document (written & electronic documentation) and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to self-assessment and professional improvement.
• Ability to work with a team in the assessment of and planning for special needs students, students with special health care needs.
• Willingness to participate in health education roles as appropriate, considering time restraints allowed by various schools and caseload numbers.
• Previous experience in the area of support is preferred.

Health Services:

• Develop and maintain individual health records for each student.
• Monitor and administer medications stipulated by state law and school medication policy.
• Provide specialized nursing treatments for physically challenged students as required during school hours.
• Develop and implement an organized and comprehensive program for the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Oversee enforcement of local and state immunization regulations; review student immunization records to ensure compliance.
• Oversee mandated screening programs (e.g., vision, hearing, scoliosis, height/weight – BMI, etc.) and make referrals to parents and/or physicians as appropriate.
• Arrange for and assist school physicians with physical examinations (currently Grades K, 4, 7, 11, new students, sports physicals, etc.), and report pertinent physical exam findings as directed by the school physician to the parent/guardian.
• Plan and implement an immunization program.
• Assist in the development of policies related to communicable diseases and interpret these to school personnel, parents, students, and other appropriate parties.
• Identify, exclude, and readmit students as necessary, while always enforcing the regulations regarding confidentiality.
• Distribute immunization summaries to high school seniors upon graduation.
• Assume responsibility for the care of sick and injured in the school following the “First Aid and Medical Policy Manual for Schools.”
• Observe school facilities and recommend modifications necessary to maintain the optimum health and safety of students and school personnel.
• Confer with parents, students, and teachers on students’ health problems and refer to community health programs when appropriate.
• Assist in the identification and education of students with special health problems that affect learning and total growth.
• Confer with…