What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Nurse Substitutes position at Athol-Royalston Regional School District?
To fulfill the role of School Nurse during their absence and may include, but is not limited to the
following responsibilities:
Provide first aid to students and staff, including administering medications, performing ordered
treatments, caring for illness, and documenting in accordance with the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts laws and the policies and procedures of the Athol-Royalston Regional School
District.
Have an understanding of child growth and development.
Facilitate positive student responses to normal development for students in a manner that
contributes to their care, growth, and development.
Promotes health and safety for all students in the school.
Ability to think critically and react decisively in emergency situations.
Intervenes with actual and potential health problems and provides case management services as
appropriate.
Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator with students, staff members, and parents and
able to maintain confidentiality.
Actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management,
self-advocacy, and learning.