District Substitute Registered Nurse

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
- Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
- Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5921412

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title:

District Substitute Registered Nurse

Location:

District

Reports to:

Building Principal and Executive Director

Subordinates:
None

Position Type:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $40 Per Hour

• Collects and assesses information about the health status of students and their families.
• Corresponds with parents and guardians regarding students’ health needs and concerns.
• Provides medically prescribed interventions, including medication administration, and offers care to ill students.
• Maintains confidentiality while documenting health information and notifying parents/guardians or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as necessary.
• Responds to frequently encountered student health issues in accordance with Massachusetts state regulations.
• Administers first aid to injured students and staff as needed.
• Provides in-service training programs for school staff on first aid, emergency care, and current health issues.
• Supports students' development, care, and well-being by fostering positive health practices.
• Obtains all necessary standing medication orders from the school physician.
• Attends all Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) required trainings to maintain certifications.
• Prepares and submits health reports for school officials and DPH as required.
• Records and maintains immunizations, health screenings, and other relevant student health data.
• Recommends corrective actions when health-related problems are identified.
• Performs other Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned by school administration or the District Head Nurse .

• Current and valid Massachusetts State License as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• One year of prior RN experience preferred.
• Current CPR (Adult/Child) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
• Prior experience in a school or camp setting serving students is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Pediatric Nursing preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records and documentation preferred.

• Background check and fingerprinting as required by Massachusetts state regulations.
• Ability to work in compliance with federal, state, and district policies and regulations.
• Completion of any required professional development or certifications as mandated by the District.

• School-based setting with occasional travel for professional development or district meetings.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, and occasional lifting of medical supplies or students in emergency situations.
• Some travel between classrooms and school buildings may be required.

• Applicants who are hired for this position and are found to have provided falsified or inaccurate information during the application process are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

• Part-Time Non-Exempt Hourly Position in accordance with the District’s established Per Diem Nurse Hourly Rate. This role is not eligible for benefits.

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

OUR HISTORYLocated in Worcester, Massachusetts and founded in 1998, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is named in honor of Abby Kelley Foster, a 19th century Worcester resident who was a leader in the abolitionist and women’s rights movements.

Charter schools are independent public schools that operate under five-year charters granted by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and governed by a Board of Directors/Trustees. Abby Kelley has had its Charter renewed…