Substitute Registered Nurse; RN School District

Substitute Registered Nurse (RN) – School District

• Position Type:
  Substitute
• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026

Substitute Registered Nurse (RN) – School District

Position Title:

Substitute Registered Nurse (RN)
Department:
Student Services / Health Services

Reports To:

Director of Student Services, School Nurse Coordinator, Building Administrator, or Designee
Employment Status:
Substitute / On-Call
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, as applicable
Work Calendar:
As Needed

The Substitute Registered Nurse (RN) provides school health services in the absence of the regularly
assigned school nurse or when additional nursing coverage is needed. The Substitute RN supports student
access to education by addressing health needs, providing appropriate nursing care, responding to illness
and emergencies, administering medications and treatments, and implementing student health plans.

The Substitute RN works collaboratively with students, families, school staff, and community healthcare
providers while maintaining student confidentiality and complying with district policies and applicable
federal and Colorado laws and regulations.

The Substitute RN may perform the following duties based on the needs of the assigned school or program:

• Provide direct nursing care to students and staff for illness, injury, and other health concerns.
• Assess student health needs and determine appropriate nursing interventions, referrals, emergency
  responses, and return-to-class recommendations within the RN's scope of practice.
• Administer prescribed and authorized medications and treatments according to provider orders,
  parent/guardian authorization, district procedures, and applicable law.
• Follow and implement student Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans
  (EAPs), medication orders, and other established health protocols.
• Support health-related accommodations and services identified in students' Individualized Education
  Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans, as appropriate to the nursing role.
• Provide care for students with chronic or complex health conditions, which may include asthma,
  diabetes, seizure disorders, severe allergies/anaphylaxis, and other medical conditions.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including activating emergency
  medical services when indicated.
• Perform first aid, CPR, and other emergency interventions within professional training and scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential documentation of student health visits, medication
  administration, treatments, communications, and other nursing services.
• Communicate significant health concerns to parents/guardians, administrators, the regular school
  nurse, and appropriate staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Follow infection prevention and communicable disease procedures consistent with district protocols
  and applicable public health guidance.
• Review relevant health information at the beginning of an assignment to identify students with
  significant medical needs and emergency plans.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of student health information in accordance with FERPA,
  applicable HIPAA requirements, district policy, and professional nursing standards.
• Follow district procedures related to mandated reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Maintain a safe, organized, sanitary, and welcoming health office environment.
• Collaborate respectfully with educators, paraprofessionals, related-service providers, administrators,
  families, and healthcare professionals.
• Promote a school environment in which students feel safe, respected, included, and supported.
• Perform other health-related duties consistent with RN licensure, district policy, and the needs of the
  assignment.