Substitute General School Nurses

Amergis Educational Staffing is partnered with a schools in Newton, MA to hire two general school substitute nurses.

Details Of The Position Include

Location: Newton, MA

Duration: Two long term sub openings, one through October 2025 and the other through February of 2026.

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:20am-3:20pm

Details: Two maternity leave coverages (ideally one candidate for both)

• ASAP Start-December 1st
• December 1st- End of March (potential to extend)
  
  

Requirements: BSN required, pediatric experience preferred

Pay Rate: Up to $55/hr (*Based on experience)

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding this position. Thank you!

Annelise Mahoney (She/Her) / Educational & Healthcare Recruiter

Amergis Educational Staffing

anmahone@amergis.com

Office: (781) 657-1825 / Fax: (866) 941-7397

110 2nd Avenue , Needham, MA 02494

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate student's care needs
• Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP
• Performs interventions, treatments and medications administration according to the identified priorities as outlined in the IHP
• Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments and medications
• Completes documentation per client expectations
• Coordinates and facilitates services as requested between the school, local health agencies and other community resources to meet the needs of the student
• Communicates with the school district personnel about student's plan of care/IHP
• Notifies District School Nurse/Amergis Supervisor /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding the following:
  
  

Changes in condition of student

Physician notification to obtain necessary orders

Collaborates with school/education personnel/other health agencies as requested, to design and meet student's health care needs

Evaluates and assures student safety at all times

Adheres to Amergis Healthcare and school district policies

Maintains accuracy in student health record

Supports Professional Practice By Observing The Following

Nurse Practice Act

Standards of Nursing Practice

Standards of Patient Care

Standards of accrediting body (The Joint Commission)

State laws

Educational Codes and Federal Laws as described in the ADA and IDEA

Patient Bill of Rights

Amergis Healthcare and school district policies

• At request of school district participates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• LPN/LVNs should direct questions regarding orders and changes in condition to a Supervising RN (DN and/or Clinical Supervisor)
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited registered, practical or vocational nursing program
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical, Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing
• One year of professional experience, preferred
• Complies with accepted professional standard and practice
• Willingness to participate in skill advancement, if applicable
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program
• Current CPR
• PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
  
  

Benefits

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
  
  

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.