Substitute School Nurse (3347)

Natick Public Schools • Natick, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Natick Public Schools is seeking substitute registered nurses to work districtwide in its Pre-K–12 school district. A substitute nurse assumes the duties of the school nurse when that nurse is absent. School nursing includes health assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role supports the smooth operation of the Health Office and provides appropriate nursing care to students and staff, including medication administration, triage, interventions, and emergency first aid.

Candidates must hold a valid Massachusetts RN license, complete the required orientation, and maintain current CPR certification for healthcare professionals. The position calls for recent pediatric or community health experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, collaboration, organization, and a commitment to student safety, success, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. The work takes place in school and related settings and may involve moving around school grounds, using office and school technology, supporting students with life skills, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts RN license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Complete an orientation program based on guidelines from the Department of Public Health and Natick Public Schools.
• Maintain current CPR certification for healthcare professionals through a recognized provider.
• Recent pediatric or community health experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to children.
• Ability to take direction from the nurse and/or principal and work independently.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development and healthcare related to children and adolescents.
• Understanding of students’ social-emotional development.
• Meet state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and highly qualified.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and success.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively, multitask in a fast-paced environment, stay organized, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Complete a CORI check and fingerprinting.
• Successful completion of CORI, SORI, and fingerprint checks as part of selection.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience as a CNA or HHA.
• Two years of experience in pediatric or community health.
• Previous public school experience.

Responsibilities

• Assume the duties of the school nurse when the school nurse is absent.
• Help ensure the smooth operation of the Health Office.
• Provide appropriate nursing care to students and staff, including administering medications.
• Render emergency first aid as necessary.
• Triage students and staff with illness or injury and provide appropriate intervention.
• Demonstrate professional behavior in all interactions.
• Maintain professional dress and appearance.
• Protect the confidentiality of students, staff, and families.
• Maintain a safe environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed