Substitute School Nurse DW_

Substitute School Nurse

Belgrade Public Schools District Wide – Belgrade, Montana

Job : 5746859

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Position Title: Substitute School Nurse

Start Date: August 26, 2026

Location: District Wide

Pay Type: Salaried

Pay Grade: Classified if LPN / Certified if RN

Retirement: TRS

Reports To: Principal

About Belgrade School District:

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activity opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations.

Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.”

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution.

Purpose:

The purpose of a school nurse job description is to define their critical role in supporting student health, safety, and academic success by managing illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions. It outlines responsibilities like administering medication, conducting screenings, maintaining immunization records, and acting as a liaison between families and healthcare providers.

• Provide nursing care to address the health needs of students, including emergencies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of health care plans as directed by the RN.
• Participate in the identification process of children with special needs as directed by the RN.
• Maintain student health records.
• Maintain immunization records and communicate with families about immunizations.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings.
• Manage communicable/transmittable disease outbreaks.
• Participate in case management for at-risk children.
• Serve as a liaison between and resource for teachers, administrators, parents and community health partners.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

• LPN scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Typical and atypical human growth and development of children and adolescents.
• Typical and atypical anatomy and physiology in children and adolescents.
• Common and less common pediatric health problems.
• Current treatments and medications for pediatric health problems.
• Skills in physical assessment, use of stethoscope, thermometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, and glucometer.
• Skills and certification in CPR, AED and basic first aid.
• Skills in word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, Infinite Campus, and use of the Internet.
• Ability to work independently under the supervision of the school nurse.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate plan of care or intervention under the supervision of the school nurse.
• Ability to be self-directed, autonomous, flexible, organized, and to prioritize.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with children and adolescents, parents, teachers, administrators, and health care providers.
• Ability to adhere to federal and state statute and District Policy.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, wheelchairs and other special needs equipment.

• Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Montana.
• Current certification in CPR/AED and first aid.

• Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire…