Substitute School Nurse RN (2026-2027)

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Springfield Public Schools is seeking a Substitute School Nurse RN for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is responsible for assessing and evaluating student health, maintaining health records, coordinating health resources, and providing emergency care. The district is committed to providing a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, and supported. They offer competitive salaries, benefits, and numerous professional development opportunities, including career advancement and "Grow our Own" programs.

Requirements

Must have a current valid license to practice as a Nurse in Massachusetts.
Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Nice To Haves

Three years of responsible professional experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate students' health, pertinent family history, and home factors; counsel students, parents, and school personnel about health problems and issues.
Maintain health records, conduct, require research, and evaluate school health programs.
Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health-related problems.
Coordinate health resources of school, home, community, and allied health agencies/hospitals by making necessary arrangements, maintaining records, notifying, and counseling students, parents/guardians, and health personnel.
Prepare regular written reports for supervisor, MDPH, and other relevant agencies.
Develop an individual health care plan as needed and coordinate with other providers and school personnel.
Document pertinent information in student records according to the Standards of Practice.
Provide emergency care for all students on school premises in the event of injury or sudden illness.
Administer medication to students with parent/guardian and physician consent.
Perform site-mandated screenings in vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing, and other health-related activities as deemed appropriate by state and city departments of public health.
Provide information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs as requested by administrators.
Participate in school health-related activities as deemed appropriate for a school nurse by the principal/supervisor.
Act as a resource in health education to students and families.
Initiate, promote, maintain, and implement programs for the recognition, prevention, and control of disease, including giving immunizations.
Collaborate with staff in schools and health centers.
Provide coverage for sports physical clearances as needed.