Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse (SY 2026–2027)

Position Type: Substitute
Department: Student Services
Location: Watertown Public Schools
Reports To: Principal and Nursing Coordinator
Rate: $145 per diem

Looking for Flexible Work? Join Our Substitute Nursing Team!

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to earn additional income while maintaining a flexible schedule? Watertown Public Schools is looking for substitute school nurses to support our schools throughout the 2026–2027 school year.

This is a great opportunity for nurses who want to pick up additional work on days off, gain experience in a school setting, or contribute to the health and well-being of students in our community.

We especially welcome applications from nurses with diverse backgrounds and multilingual skills.

We Value Multilingual Nurses

Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Our schools serve a diverse community of students and families, and we value staff who can help us communicate effectively and build strong relationships across our community.

We particularly welcome candidates who speak Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Armenian, or other languages.

If you speak another language, please be sure to include your language proficiency on your application. Your language skills can make a meaningful difference in supporting students and communicating with families.

General Description

The substitute school nurse provides skilled nursing care and management of the special needs of students, including medication administration and routine emergency care for students and staff. When necessary, students are referred to their primary healthcare provider for evaluation.

For students with complex medical needs, the substitute school nurse may act as a liaison between the school, home, and outside medical facilities. The substitute school nurse promotes student wellness and assists in maintaining a healthy school environment.

Responsibilities

Provides emergency medical care to students.

Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.

Counsels and/or educates students individually or in small groups concerning medical issues.

Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical summaries on students.

Teaches mini-courses to small groups of students on medical and health-related topics.

Monitors and assesses compliance with immunization standards in accordance with WPS and DPH regulations.

Performs vision, hearing, scoliosis, dental, and other health-related screenings as required by DPH or WPS school health services.

Develops and maintains contacts with medical professionals and facilities who may provide direct services or consultation.

Participates in student service team meetings when medical input, interpretation, or consultation is needed.

Establishes and maintains appropriate record-keeping and reporting procedures.

Conducts formal workshops and/or informal training for staff as appropriate.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date health records.

Serves as the medical representative during evaluations and re-evaluations and obtains and interprets medical information at these meetings.

Required Qualifications

Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)

CPR & First Aid Certification

Current authorization to work in the United States; candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in:

School-based health services

Support services in a school setting

Liaison and case management

Working with high-risk, medically complex, or multi-problem children and adolescents

Multilingual or cross-cultural communication

Why Substitute Nursing in Our Schools?

Flexible per diem work

$145 per diem

An opportunity to earn additional income on your days off

Gain valuable experience working with children and adolescents

Support students with a wide range of health and medical needs

Become part of a collaborative school-based team

Make a meaningful impact on students and families in your community

Interested in joining our substitute nursing team? We encourage you to apply!

Watertown Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy,