Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse

Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse – $28.32 per hour

To be assigned.

Job

Location:

Center for Education Services

Closing Date:
June 30, 2026

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Current MD LPN or RN License
• Availability to work 16 hours per month
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to be assigned to any site/assignment within Washington County Public Schools and ride a school bus
• Two years’ experience working with children or a combination of education and experience totaling three years
• May require physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials between 30–50 lbs.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment in decision making and communicate effectively
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

• Interest and desire to work with children with developmental disabilities and special health‑care needs
• Experience with Gastrostomy Tube, tracheotomy and ventilator care
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, other medical professionals, students and parents/guardians, school staff and the general public
• Familiarity with technology tools

• Knowledge of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act
• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, provide direct nursing care to students who require medical support to attend school in a safe and secure environment
• Assist with toileting, feeding, positioning, and other physical care and management of students as needed and appropriate
• Operate and assist with the care of students’ medical and classroom equipment
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided and complete student health records
• Provide educational support and manage students during instructional and non‑instructional activities
• Communicate with school staff, medical personnel, and families as directed by registered nursing personnel or administrators
• Provide education to school staff regarding the medical needs of students
• Administer medications and treatments to students in a safe and professional manner from written orders of the student’s physician
• Assess sick students to determine their wellness and ability to participate in school activities
• Evaluate and render first aid and emergency care to students as needs arise
• Participate in training as required to update or maintain skills
• Collaborate with nursing staff and coordinate professional development of WCPS nursing staff
• Contact parents regarding illnesses and health matters of students as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of student communications and health records
• Maintain ongoing communication with American Medical Health staff and other agencies as needed
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools and American Medical Room Staff
• Be available and flexible to substitute assignments
• Willingness and ability to accompany students with special medical needs on field trips to various locations and overnight trips to Claud
  
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• Perform other duties as requested by the immediate supervisor

The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and other office equipment.

Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 20 lbs. on an irregular basis.

Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb.

Will be subjected to loud noises, interactions, and traffic flow associated within a highly populated office environment.