Extended Day Program Substitute Nurse (SY26-27)

Position: Extended Day Program Substitute Nurse

Position Type: Part-time

Department: Community Education

Location: Elementary Schools - Watertown Public Schools

Reports to: Director of Community Education

Affiliation: Non-Aligned

Schedule: Shifts are scheduled based on the needs of the program. There is no guarantee of shifts or hours. Shifts run from 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm on regular school days and 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm on early release days.

Pay Rate: $44.34 per hour

General Description:

Watertown Community Education is a self-sustaining department of the Watertown Public Schools that provides quality enrichment programs and courses for children, adults, and families.

The Extended Day Program provides a safe, nurturing environment after school for children in PreK through Grade 5 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM daily. Activities are provided that challenge each child to explore, discover, create, and grow.

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing services to students in grades Pre-K through 5 during the Extended Day Program.
• Communicate with families regarding student illnesses, symptoms, injuries, and care given.
• Ensure student health plans, including but not limited to allergy plans, asthma action plans, seizure action plans, etc. are up-to-date for all students and followed during Extended Day Program hours as appropriate/applicable.
• Ensure any emergency medications including but not limited to Epi-Pens, inhalers, and Diastat, are current, on-site, and accessible to program staff and administrators as needed.
• Assist students with personal care tasks as needed which may include but are not limited to toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.
• Maintain logs of care administered and complete other forms and documentation as required by the District.
• Attend field trips as needed.
• Flexibility to change school locations as needed throughout the year to ensure we have adequate nurse coverage where the greatest student need is.
• Other duties as assigned by the Extended Day Program Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education

Qualifications:

• BSN or RN license
• Experience as a school nurse preferred: preference will be given to candidates with pediatric expertise and experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with Type 1 Diabetes care, monitoring, and insulin management

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move between multiple school sites as needed.
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of medical supplies and equipment (up to 25 lbs).
• Dexterity to perform medical procedures and operate standard nursing equipment.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Capacity to communicate clearly and effectively in high-pressure environments.

Professional Commitment

The Extended Day Substitute Nurse is expected to be available on and on-call, as needed basis to provide nurse coverage to the Cunniff, Lowell, and/or Hosmer Extended Day Programs.

Annual Professional Development Requirement:

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Monthly Community Education Meetings

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, 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.