Substitute Nurses

Substitute School Nurse Position Type: Day to Day Substitute Nurse Location: Districtwide Reports to: Building Principal Salary: $24.00/hour General Description: Franklin Public Schools is seeking qualified, compassionate, and flexible Substitute School Nurses to support student health services on an as-needed basis. The Substitute School Nurse plays a critical role in promoting a safe and healthy school environment by providing direct care, responding to health-related concerns, and supporting students’ physical and emotional well-being. Assignments may include coverage of school health offices or providing nursing support for field trips. Overview of Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate students' health status
• Serve as health advocate and provide primary and emergency health care to students, staff and visitors
• Provide appropriate staff with student medical information and guidance related to student health issues as needed
• Serve as a resource person in school health education programs for students, school personnel and parents
• Administer medication in accordance with school and state policies
• Teach students and staff various health topics including prevention and control of illness, communicable disease, pediculosis, dental problems and skin protection
• Assist in determining the presence of significant psycho-educational disturbances in the school-aged child
• Participate in the modification of the school program to meet the needs of children with disabilities and medical conditions that require modifications in school
• Develop Individual Health Care Plans
• Act as an advocate and consultant for children suspected of being abused or neglected
• Serve on building and system wide committees as needed
• Maintain continuing education requirements for recertification by DESE
• Maintain supplies, take inventory and order necessary equipment for health office
• Utilize SNAP software to document and maintain accurate health records for students
• Maintain health room statistics as required for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
• Promote a healthful and safe on-site environment for students and staff

Qualifications Required:

• Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts
• School experience preferred
• Must be the kind of person who is warm, caring, and respectful and have a strong desire to work with young children.
• Ability to collaborate with all faculty & staff.
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools. Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.