Substitute Nurse

School Nurse

Provide direct health services to individual students and staff.

Qualifications, Certification, and Experience

• Current license as a registered nurse (RN) from the Iowa Board of Nursing
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Knowledge of professional standards, the Nurse Practice Act and other statutes and regulations
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Completed studies designed to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
• Health concerns of school youth
• Physical and emotional health of children and adults
• Community agencies/resources
• Legal rights and due process
• Ability to manage the components of the School Health Program

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to new and changing situations
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Professional Performance Criteria

• Manages School Health services
• Implements the Nursing Process and Standards of School Nursing Practice (NASN 2005)
• Maintains accurate health records on all students
• Promotes optimal environmental health

Terms of Employment:
Substitutes are called and serve on an "as needed basis" with no guarantee of hours or days.