What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute School Nurse Pool (2026-2027) position at School District of Indian River County?
School Nurse-LPN
Description:
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member. Skill in basic First Aid procedures.
Knowledge of school policies and health department rules pertaining to head lice and contagious
diseases. Ability to organize and maintain an up-to-date filing system. Ability to use a
computer. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and establish
priorities related to assignment. Ability to carry out job responsibilities and handle sensitive
information in a confidential manner. Ability to work independently and make decisions with
minimum supervision. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to answer a telephone in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to work
cooperatively with others.
Job Summary:
To ensure that students experiencing health problems at school are attended to or
referred for appropriate care.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid Florida licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
3. Valid first aid certification.
4. Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
5. Valid certification in use of an epinephrine injector.
6. Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
7. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Salary Information: Substitute Support Personnel. LPN Range-Start.
School Nurse-RN
Description:
Knowledge of public health nursing as it applies to the public school system. Ability to observe
students for development and health patterns to make a nursing judgment and diagnosis.
Ability to implement plans for students with chronic health problems. Ability to communicate
orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities related to assignment.
Ability to carry out job responsibilities and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision. Ability to handle
multiple tasks in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to answer a telephone in a
professional and courteous manner. Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Job Summary:
To provide health services for students.
Qualifications:
1. Valid Florida licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor's Degree from an accredited
nursing school preferred.
2. Three (3) years successful experience in pediatric, public health, or school nursing
preferred.
3. Computer proficiency.
4. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Salary Information: Substitute Support Personnel. RN Range-Start.
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