Nurse Substitute

Nurse Substitute 2026/2027 Job Description

Primary

Purpose:

To provide continuous, smooth and efficient operation of school health services during the absence of the campus clinic staff.

Education/Certification:

• Graduate from an accredited high school or GED
• Must have valid current Texas RN or LVN license
• Current CPR

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Skill in communication, organization, problem-solving, critical thinking, and flexibility.
• Ability to follow care plan for students; manage student behavior; make decisions quickly and independently; understand written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively; and handle stressful situations in a calm and efficient manner.

Experience: One year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children

• Evaluate ill and injured children and communicate with parents as needed.
• Administer First Aide, CPR, or AED as needed.
• Administer medication as prescribed and in compliance with State law and District policy.
• Follow students’ medical protocol.
• Comply with all Nursing Practice Act regulations.
• Manage student behavior.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: may be required to lift 50-80 pounds unassisted; may be required to lift 81-200 pounds assisted.
• Environment:
  May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district wide travel. Potential exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
• Mental Demands:
  Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
• Occasional district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Full-Time

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

• Mary Coronado , Director, Health Services
• The Administration Center
• Email: mcoronado