Substitute Nurse

LOCATION:

All schools are currently seeking substitute nurses. Substitute nurses may choose to work in a specific school or schools, or to work in all of the district schools.

Scope of Responsibilities:

* First Aid & Emergency Care

* Nursing assessment, interventions, and assessment of response to interventions for chronic and emergency care

* Nursing physical and mental health assessment for referral to treatment as needed

* Medication administration according to Massachusetts Laws and Regulations

* Communication with staff regarding students with potentially life-threatening conditions including but not limited to diabetes, life-threatening allergies, seizure disorder, and asthma

* Planning for students with chronic health conditions

* Communication with parents/guardians when a student is ill or injured

* Documentation of nursing services

* Educating staff on student health plans and medical emergency preparedness

* Interpreting health data including but not limited to health history, immunization status, and screening results

* Managing communicable diseases in accordance with guidance from the Massachusetts

* Department of Public Health, Hanover Board of Health and the Centers for Disease Control

Qualifications:

Valid Massachusetts License as a Registered Nurse and CPR Certification.

Supervision Received:
The school nurse reports to the Principal of the school building and the District Nurse Leader. School physicians are also available for consultation.