Substitute School Nurse

Carlisle Public School is seeking SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSEs to provide coverage of school health office when permanent nursing staff are unavailable. The SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE is responsible for implementing the school health program in the absence of the permanent SCHOOL NURSE, and/or will be responsible for providing health services to students who are participating in school sponsored field trips. The substitute nurse will provide first aid to students Pre-K through grade 8, and staff, including, administering medications, performing ordered treatments, caring for illness and documentation in accordance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws and the policies and procedures of the Carlisle School District.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess students daily visits, evaluate health status and provides care according to Carlisle Public Schools Standing orders and/or follow student individualized healthcare plans.
- Administers first-aid and emergency care.
- Demonstrates effective communication with students, staff members, and parents and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Dispenses daily & afternoon medications according to standard nursing practice to students at school with proper documentation.
- Collaborate with teachers, and/or parents regarding students identified for exclusion due to medical reasons.
- Communicate with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children in English. Documents health care in electronic student data management system.
- Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe, learning environment by promoting Universal Precautions.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts license to practice as a Registered Nurses (RN).
- Experience in a school based or pediatric setting is preferred.
- Ability to multitask, problem solve and make clinical judgements independently.

Pay: $200.00 per day

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person