Substitute School Nurse RN 2025-2026

The Springfield Public Schools is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. This position reports to the Principal and Nursing Supervisor of Nursing.

About the role

This position involves assessing and evaluating students' health, maintaining health records, coordinating health resources, and providing emergency care and medication administration. The role also includes developing individual health care plans, preparing reports, and participating in school health-related activities.

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 and conduct research on school health programs.
• Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health-related problems.
• Coordinate health resources from various sources, including school, home, community, and allied health agencies/hospitals.
• Prepare regular written reports for supervisor, MDPH, and other relevant agencies.
• Develop and coordinate individual health care plans as needed.
• Document pertinent information in student records according to the Standards of Practice.
• Provide emergency care for 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 such as vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing, and other health-related activities as required by state and city departments of public health.
• Provide information about health and disease prevention in collaboration with health education programs.
• Participate in school health-related activities as directed by the principal/supervisor.
• Initiate, promote, and implement programs for recognizing, preventing, and controlling disease, including giving immunizations.
• Collaborate with staff in school and health centers.
• Offer sport physical clearance coverage as needed.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with numerous professional development opportunities for all staff. The district supports its teaching staff with mentors and invests in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs to help staff achieve college degrees or certification pathways.

Schedule

To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor of Nursing.

Pay

RN Substitute salary schedule.

About the District

The Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that enhances students' knowledge and critical thinking skills. With over 24,000 students and 44 languages spoken, the district fosters a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard. The district is committed to equity and excellence, empowering educators through cutting-edge professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Contact Information

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 matching your skills to a position.

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. For more information, please visit the district's non-discrimination statement on the website.