Registered Certified Substitute School Nurse

Norfolk County Agricultural High School Norfolk County Agricultural High School - Walpole, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5961010

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program which assesses individual student health needs and addresses the health service, education and environmental needs of the total school population.

• Assess, identify, treat and triage members of the school community who become ill or injured.
• Supervise the maintenance of facilities for first aid and sickness.
• Adhere to the professional nursing regulations established by the Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Provide health counseling to students and staff, and stay current with new trends, practices and issues relative to the health and safety of students and staff (such as H1N1, MRSA).
• Confer with parents, health instructors and other members of the Student Services Department regarding health issues at the Aggie.
• Dispense medication in accordance with school medication policy. Follow state guidelines for administration of psychotropic drugs.
• Observe and respond to the problems of child neglect and abuse, drug use and abuse, nutrition and pregnancy.
• Observe and work with school counselors regarding concerns of child neglect and abuse, drug use and abuse, nutrition and pregnancy.
• Refer students to counselors if mental health concerns. Perform other work assignments as directed.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a caring, positive and constructive manner and specifically with students, teachers, school administrators, parents and volunteers.
• Dependability in attendance and productivity. Perform high quality work consistently.
• Exhibit a positive work ethic.
• Be a role model for students and the general public at large.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with people effectively.
• Demonstrates confidentiality in personnel and student matters.
• Demonstrate proficiency in handling problems as they arise and to know when and to whom to assign the handling of situations in the absence of an administrator.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team with other staff members.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to workshops, meetings, or other necessary functions.

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain continuing education units as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Registration of Nurses.
• BSN.
• At least three years of supervised experience in school or community health nursing.
• Knowledge of emergency first aid care.
• Maintain updated certification in CPR.
• The nurse will be required to carry malpractice insurance at his/her own expense.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $350 to $350 Per Day

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The Norfolk County Agricultural High School believes agriculture and agribusiness are essential to regional, national, and global economies. We recognize that agricultural and environmental technologies are vital to global survival. Therefore, it is our mission to offer progressive agricultural education, a challenging academic curriculum, and work experiences that prepare our students for continued learning. We are committed to providing a quality educational environment that recognizes diversity in student backgrounds, individual learning styles, and varying abilities.

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