School Nurse - Long Term Substitute - Mary of Nazareth School - Darnestown Maryland

Mary of Nazareth School in Darnestown, Maryland is hiring a long‑term substitute School Nurse. This role reports to the Principal.

Pay

$175 per day.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic healthcare for students.
• Dispense medication as prescribed.
• Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
• Maintain student health records (including vaccination records) in accordance with the Health Department and the Catholic Schools Office.
• Educate students on healthy habits such as proper nutrition and hygiene.
• Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings.
• Distribute health information to the school community as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Identify health‑related barriers to learning.
• Contact Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in collaboration with site administration, when necessary, to respond to medical emergencies.
• Obtain and organize needed medical and administrative supplies necessary to provide health services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Registered Nurse license in the state of Maryland.
• Experience working with a diverse age group.
• Knowledge of nursing and healthcare practices as applied to children and youth.
• Ability to provide effective nursing and related health services for students.
• Maintain competencies and clinical nursing skills.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Knowledge of CPR, first aid and AED.
• Calm and collected during an emergency.
• Able to lift and support students who need to be moved.
• Able to carry emergency supplies to school property locations.
• Must affirm and support the Catholic Church in the performance of duties.

Application

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: mfriel@maryofnazareth.org