Substitute Nurse- LPN (2026-2027)

About the role

The Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts dedicated to providing a learning environment that enhances students' knowledge and critical thinking skills. This position requires a current valid license to practice as a Nurse in Massachusetts and three years of responsible professional nursing experience in school nursing or a related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cook up and coordinate health resources of the school, home, community, and allied health agencies/hospitals.
• Prepare regular written reports for supervisor, MDPH, and other relevant agencies.
• Develop an individual health care plan as needed and coordinate with 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 case of injury or sudden illness.
• Administer medication to 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 by the 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.
• Coordinate sport physical clearance coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• A current valid license to practice as a Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Three years of responsible professional nursing experience in school nursing or a related field preferred.

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the district is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness.

Schedule

To be arranged with the Nursing Supervisor (In accordance with contract requirements).

Pay

Competitive salaries and benefits are offered, along with numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff.

Contact

If you believe you have what it takes to join our team, please contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com for more information about the position or assistance with matching your skills to a position.