Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse Rowan County Schools District Wide - Morehead, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job : 5880164
Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Class Code: 7232

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

SUBSTITUTE
SCHOOL NURSE

Responsible to:
District Health Coordinator

Basic Function:
Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

Performance Duties:

• Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aid to school employees as needed.
• Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
• Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.
• Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
• Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
• Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required.
• Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.
• Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.
• Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of :

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases.

Ability to:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid Kentucky driver's license

Current, valid Kentucky nursing license

Position Type: Substitute

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