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All schools are currently seeking substitute nurses.  Substitute nurses may choose to work in a specific school or schools, or to work in all of the district schools.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• First Aid & Emergency Care
• Nursing assessment, interventions, and assessment of response to interventions for chronic and emergency care
• Nursing physical and mental health assessment for referral to treatment as needed
• Medication administration according to Massachusetts Laws and Regulations
• Communication with staff regarding students with potentially life-threatening conditions including but not limited to diabetes, life-threatening allergies, seizure disorder, and asthma
• Planning for students with chronic health conditions
• Communication with parents/guardians when a student is ill or injured
• Documentation of nursing services
• Educating staff on student health plans and medical emergency preparedness
• Interpreting health data including but not limited to health history, immunization status, and screening results
• Managing communicable diseases in accordance with guidance from the Massachusetts
• Department of Public Health, Hanover Board of Health and the Centers for Disease Control

Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts License as a Registered Nurse and CPR Certification. 

Supervision Received: The school nurse reports to the Principal of the school building and the District Nurse Leader.  School physicians are also available for consultation.