What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute School Nurse-On Call position at South Shore Charter Public School?
The South Shore Charter Public School seeks to hire on-call substitute school nurses to serve students in grades K-12 during the 2025-2026 academic year.
SSCPS's school nurse:
*provides nursing care and physical screening to students, assessing students and implementing first aid measures for students as needed
*ensures compliance with applicable procedures and protocols
*maintains health and immunization records, updating them as is necessary
*initiates emergency procedures for students and staff as needed
*assumes responsibility for appropriate intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students
*communicates with parents / guardians as needed, providing notifications when further medical evaluation is suggested or needed
*collaborates with the guidance department in counseling students when appropriate (pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and substance abuse) in order to facilitate responsible decision-making practices
*administers daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician
*collaborates with the principals in developing extenuating circumstances plans for students on a case by case basis
*orients the staff and teaches specific medical procedures as needed
*acts as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agencies
Qualifications:
Valid Massachusetts RN license.
Valid CPR, including AED.
Ability to communicate effectively with students from different backgrounds, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff
Salary : $46
