Job Description

FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is looking for substitute nurses to work per diem in our schools 2026-2027.
Substitute School Nurses are paid hourly and can choose the days they work!
Substitute nurses are used to fill school nurse absences and also assist with annual screenings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Nursing or related field preferred

• School based experience

• Knowledge of pediatrics and public health

• Registered Nurse

• Connecticut Nursing License (please upload a copy of your license with your application)

Daily Substitute Nurses will be contacted to fill in for School Nurses who are absent. The hourly rate is $35.00 per hour.

In order to be considered as a sub nurse candidate, the applicant will need to have practical experience in the following areas:

Diabetics with insulin pumps (Knowledge of continuous glucose monitors is also helpful as well as Glucagon administration)
G-tube feeds
Epilepsy (Diastat administration)
Asthma (inhaler and nebulizer administration)
Anaphylaxis (Epi-pen administration)
Familiarity with tracheotomy care/suctioning/replacement and ventilators

Apply online and an administrator will be in contact to set up an interview.