School Nurse: Substitute Position in Sudbury, Massachusetts at ST JOHNS PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC

About St. John’s Prep

St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

St. John’s is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God’s love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. John’s, please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

St. John's Preparatory School seeks a compassionate and dependable Substitute School Nurse to provide coverage in the School Health Office, which is staffed by three registered nurses serving the Middle School and High School. The substitute nurse will provide coverage for regular school nurses, as needed, in either division.

This is an hourly, on-call position with work scheduled based on staffing needs during the academic year. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide nursing care to students and respond to illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Assess students' health needs and determine appropriate treatment or referrals.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, school policies, and Massachusetts regulations.
• Maintain accurate health records and documentation in compliance with state requirements.
• Implement and follow Standing Orders and support the school's coordinated health program.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, faculty, administrators, and healthcare providers regarding student health concerns.
• Promote a safe, healthy, and supportive school environment while maintaining student confidentiality.

Skills and Competencies

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Calm, compassionate, and professional demeanor, particularly in emergency situations.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic health records.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the school community.

Education and Experience

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience required; experience in a school health office, pediatrics, emergency care, or community health is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment, etc.
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and perform first aid and CPR.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions.

For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org. Interested candidates are asked to apply online found on the Employment page of stjohnsprep.org. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter and resumé. Please, no phone calls.