Substitute Registered School Nurse

St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Student Services
- Leonardtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Student Services
- Leonardtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in St. Mary's County Public Schools, Maryland

Job : 5909060
Final date to receive applications: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Release Date:
August 31, 2026 Final date to receive applications:
September 14, 2026

Requisition: 12496

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:
Substitute Registered School Nurse

Location:
Various Locations

Salary:

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

HIGHEST DEGREE

HOURLY RATE

AA Degree

$38.78

BA Degree

$43.86

MA or Higher

$46.76

Effective:
September 2026

The substitute school nurse supports the health services program in the absence of the regular school nurse. The school health program includes health services, health education, and maintenance of a safe and healthful environment. The goal of school health services provided by the substitute school nurse is to assist students to improve, maintain, or adapt their health status in order to strengthen their ability to learn and benefit from educational programs.

The substitute school nurse supports staff wellness programs and is part of the community emergency response team as necessary, to assist with shelter and mass care operations.

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment, and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools

• Possess advanced skills in interpersonal communication and health counseling
• Possess case management and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Possess knowledge of research and evaluation techniques
• Possess knowledge and understanding of basic teaching methods
• Possess advanced knowledge of pediatrics and adolescent medicine, as well as nursing theory
• Possess awareness of available programs for students with exceptional needs and the health needs of disabled individuals.

• Possess knowledge of laws pertinent to the practice of school nursing
• Possess knowledge and understanding of basic teaching methods

Health Services:

• Manages the health services program and health suite as assigned
• Assess and evaluates the total health and developmental status of students
• Shares information with school personnel regarding health problems of students that might affect their learning and behavior in the school environment
• Provides long-term management of…