Substitute Nurse (2025-2026)

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Nurse

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt/Non-exempt, depending on assignment

REPORTS TO: Principal & Nurse w/ Administrative Duties

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: as needed

Primary Purpose:

Substitute for absent nurse or other employee and perform the duties of the absent employee. Implement comprehensive program of health services on assigned campuses. Provide, maintain, and improve the health of students to eliminate health related barriers that interfere with learning.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Associate in Applied Science accepted

Valid Registered Nurse license from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners

Current CPR certification

Proof of immunization against Hepatitis B Virus

RN preferred; Minimum qualifications LVN

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

Knowledge of public school health issues

Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience:

Nursing experience in pediatric or public health

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, nursing process, and school health protocols.
• Serve as health advocate for students, faculty, and staff of assigned campuses.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases, if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached.
• Coordinate management system to enforce procedures for the administration, safety, and security of medications, first aid or health supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in control of communicable diseases by interpreting the policies and procedures for control of communicable disease within the school.
• Implement and comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy in the area of health services.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Consult with staff on student health problems and provide assistance with individual cases as needed.
• Provide relevant counseling and guidance to students and parents so they may assume responsibility for maintenance of student health.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Instruction

• Participate in the implementation of the health education curriculum.
• Coordinate health service activities with the instructional program on assigned campus.

Communication and Community Relations

• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Assist families in the use of community resources for health-related needs.
• Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of health care services to the community and solicit support in realizing the mission.

Professional Growth and Development

• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment and participate in professional learning.
• Maintain familiarity with district initiatives to better serve the needs of the students.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress