What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse - Long Term Subsitute position at Chandler School?
The Chandler School is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of LTS school nurse starting on August 31, 2026 to December 23, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes and coordinates health education programs.
- Prepares and distributes health information.
- Consults with teachers and other school department personnel on health issues
- Facilitates in-service education as needed.
- Collects and maintains public health/school health data using the electronic health record and prepares reports concerning public health/school health activities as required by Duxbury Public Schools.
- Facilitates and contributes in communication related to student health.
- Develop Health Care Plans for students with chronic medical conditions and share information with school personnel as needed and allowed.
- Provide emergency care for students and staff on school premises in the event of injury or sudden illness.
- Performs related duties as required.
Position Requirements:
- Active/Current Registration as registered nurse with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
- Current CPR certification
- Current authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Requirements:
- Massachusetts Teaching License -School Nurse
- Previous school nursing experience
Our school is a Preschool - 2 early childhood school with 720 students and 140 dedicated staff members. We look forward to working with parents to meet the academic, emotional, social, and physical needs of their children. We believe strong self-esteem is key to a happy child and the beginning of a successful school experience. We have high expectations for all children to develop as individuals, respect others, and build a solid knowledge base of skills and learning strategies. We welcome applicants with a diverse background and experiences that can contribute to creating a positive learning environment for all students.
Duxbury Public Schools believes that each student's unique identity must be affirmed in order to support a welcoming school-community that engages and empowers all learners. We are committed to the long term work of dismantling systems of inequity in our community to provide obstacle free access to education and to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.