Nurse Substitute

Nurse Substitute )

Texas City Independent School District Assign Campus - Texas City, Texas

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Job : 5711935

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary Purpose

Support student success by promoting, protecting, improving, and maintaining student, staff, and community health while serving as a substitute nurse.

Qualifications

Education

• Valid registered nurse (RN) from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners CPR certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Current practical working knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques relevant to children
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently to implement district policies and procedure

Major Responsibilities

• Provides Health Services by:
  • Performing comprehensive nursing assessment on students and staff by using clinical reasoning, synthesizing comprehensive data, providing nursing care, and evaluating, reporting, and documenting patient outcomes.
  • Administering medications and treatments according to school district policies and the RN scope of practice (BON, 15.28, TAC, Rule 217.11).
  • Reporting any concerns related to child abuse (physical or mental) to administrators, law enforcement, and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
• Manages the school clinic by:
  • Managing supplies and equipment.
  • Maintaining cumulative/individual health records.
• Establishes procedures for communicable disease control by:
  • Implementing and enforcing school district communicable disease policies.
  • Reporting communicable disease cases as required to administrators and Lead Nurses.
• Provides emergency first aid care by:
  • Assessing the severity of injuries and taking appropriate action.
  • Performing first aid procedures effectively and efficiently.
  • Anticipating changes in patient conditions and responding accordingly to include emergent care.
  • Submitting school district accident reports periodically and notifying administrators and Lead Nurses.
• Stays up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
• Researches district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participates as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethics.
• Displays proficient levels of technology applications.
• Utilizes time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintains punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meets task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintains friendly customer‑service‑driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co‑workers.
• Works cooperatively with co‑workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintains a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e., email, written, and verbal).
• Provides work availability one month in advance.
• Performs other related duties and accepts other responsibilities as assigned.
• The RN must be prepared to seek out other RNs to include district Lead Nurses or other healthcare providers when student conditions or situations exceed the RN's level of competency or experience to ensure student safety.
• Monitors, coordinates, and evaluates the provision of health services necessary to meet individual student health needs essential in achieving educational objectives.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demand/Environmental Factors

• Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending.
• Moving medical equipment and other clinic materials.

Salary: (Keep in mind 7.5% will go towards a retirement account)

RN: $130.00 per day

LVN: $90.00 per day

Employment Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full‑Time