Substitute Nurse- LPN

Substitute Nurse- LPN )

Springfield Public Schools – School Health Services – Springfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5843162

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

WORK SCHEDULE: To be arranged with the Nursing Supervisor (in accordance with contract requirements).

• 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 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 the 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.
• Medicate 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 school nurse by 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 school and health centers.
• Sport Physical clearance coverage as needed.

• Must have a current valid license to practice as a Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Have three years of responsible professional nursing experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.
• Current certification in cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation.

If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

Position Type: Full time – School Year

Salary: $40 BU Salary Schedule

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations. For inquiries about Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator at titleix or visit the Office for Civil Rights website.

• Therese Blain, Sr. Nurse Administrator
• SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES
• Phone:  Ext: 55615
• Email: blaint