Substitute Nurse

Job Title: Substitute School Nurse
Location: Ogden Community School District, Ogden, IA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Substitute / As-Needed

Position Purpose

The Substitute School Nurse provides health services to students and staff in the absence of the regular school nurse. This role supports student learning by promoting a healthy school environment, addressing immediate health concerns, and ensuring compliance with district policies and state regulations.

Essential Functions

• Provide basic health care and first aid to students and staff.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and district policy.
• Respond to medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions.
• Monitor and support students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, allergies).
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
• Communicate with school staff and administration regarding student health needs.
• Follow individual health plans (IHPs), 504 plans, and emergency care plans.
• Assist in implementing communicable disease control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state and district health regulations and protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized health office.

Additional Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building principal or district administration.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the State of Iowa.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Previous experience in pediatric, school, or community health preferred.
• Knowledge of school health regulations and practices preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to assess and respond to student health needs effectively.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying school environments.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the school building.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Work Environment

• School setting with frequent interaction with students and staff.
• Exposure to communicable illnesses and minor injuries.

Terms of Employment

• Compensation and work year will be determined by the district substitute pay schedule.
• Employment is on an as-needed basis.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson, Ogden High School, 732 W. Division St., Ogden, IA 50212, 515-275-4034, derek.carlson@ogden.k12.ia.us.