What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Substitute Nurse position at Westlake Academy?
Job Title: Nurse Substitute Wage/Status: Exempt
Department: Health Services HR Revised: May 2025
Reports to: Head of School or Designated Administrator
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY
Provide temporary, on-call health services to students in the absence of the full-time school nurse. Implement the school’s health policies and procedures to address student medical needs, promote health and safety, and maintain a healthy school environment.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Texas Board of Nursing
- Current AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and CPR certifications
- Fingerprinting and criminal background check required
- Compliance with TEA regulations and the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators
Experience:
- Preferred: Two (2) years of experience working with children in a healthcare or educational setting
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong assessment, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to different environments and situations
- Knowledge of student health issues, emergency protocols, and medication administration
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students as needed
- Communicate with parents regarding student illness, injury, or health concerns; arrange emergency care when appropriate
- Serve as a health advocate for students.
- Ensure that medications are administered to students according to Westlake Academy policy and procedures.
- Collaborate closely with school staff and administration to promote a healthy school environment
- Assist with crisis response and participate in the reporting of suspected child abuse, in coordination with school leadership
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all Academy rules and regulations.
- Maintain accurate and confidential health records and documentation for students seen during the assignment
- Monitor and support students with chronic conditions or individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) as needed
- Follow all school safety and emergency procedures while on assignment
Other Duties
- Perform other health services-related tasks as assigned by the Head of School or designee
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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