Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse

Big Spring ISD BSISD Central Office - Big Spring, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Region 18 Education Service Center Consortium

Job : 5098508

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 20, 2026 1:05 PM (UTC)

Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

• Education/Certification:
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid licensed vocational nurse to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
• CPR Certification
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Experience:
• Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

• 1. Serve as health advocate for students.
• 2. Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• 3. Coordinate management system to administer medications to students inister medications according to district policy and procedures.
• 4. Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.
• 5. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.
• 6. Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
• 7. Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics.
• 8. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• 9. Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• 10. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• 11. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan.
• 12. Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• 13. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• 14. Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.
• 15. Review and evaluate immunization records.
• 16. Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
• 17. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
• 18. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
• 19. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
• 20. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• 21. Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
• 22. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Martha Aleman
Lead Nurse
Big Spring ISD

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services >
School Nurse

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• Gina Wells , HR
• 708 E 11th Place
• Big Spring, Texas 79728
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