2026-27 Sub Pool - Health Services (Nurse Subs

Substitute Primary Nurse

Salary: $250 per day

Substitute Primary

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Director of Student Health Services, act as a substitute nurse for all schools. Perform school nurse duties in delivery of care in areas of critical need.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program Valid Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners Preferred - Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct hearing and vision screenings Healthcare Provider CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of physical assessment skills and signs and symptoms of disease Continuing education credits required for license renewal every two years Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policies and procedures; maintain emotional control under stress Ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize and communicate Basic computer skills Bilingual communication skills preferred

Experience:

Minimum of two years professional nursing experience, preferably in pediatric nursing, school nursing, or community health.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Acts as a substitute nurse when nurse is off campus or involved in on campus health screening or teaching.
• Provide services and assists in the effective implementation of Health Services program in an assignment that is subject to change based upon need.
• Work collaboratively with Health Services/Director of Student Health Services and the primary school nurse regularly assigned to a campus.
• Communicate changes or concerns to primary campus nurse and or campus principal if indicated.
• Provide emergency and or acute care for specific students as directed and according to district policy and procedures.
• Manage the activities/care and needs of a school in the absence of the regularly assigned nurse.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in SNAP software or other system as directed by Director of Student Health Services or campus nurse.
• Assist campus nurse with documentation and reports.
• Attend field trips with medically fragile students that require nursing care if directed.
• Assist primary campus nurse in immunizations or studies if necessary for continuity of care.
• Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up as needed. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare professionals, and the community.
• Serve as health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Perform screening procedures as required by the Texas Department of Health, Texas Education Agency, and district policy as directed to do so. (if certified)
• Assist with immunization clinics as needed.
• Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Advise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Available to staff to confer about health concerns, but not to impinge on time with students.
• Review student immunization records when requested. Refer students as needed to meet TDSHS immunization requirements.
• Enforce procedures to ensure proper administration, safety, and security of medications, first aid or health supplies, and campus health equipment.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, Texas Department of State Health Services, State Board of Education and Hays CISD school board, in the area of health services.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal and Student Health Services Director.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Comply with all district and campus…