Substitute School Nurse LVN & RN

Substitute School Nurse LVN & RN

Wichita Falls Independent School District Ed Center
- Nursing
- Wichita Falls, Texas

Job : 5531708

Final date to receive applications: Apr 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Job Title: Substitute School Nurse

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Dept./School: Health Services/Various Campuses as Needed

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt-Established Substitute RN Pay Rate

Date Revised: 7/2016

Primary

Purpose:

Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventative health practices for students.

Education/Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid registered RN license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners or LVN License
• Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision, hearing and spinal screening
• CPR/AED Certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student’s health defects
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience: Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in community or pediatric health

Nursing Services:

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• 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) or as deemed necessary.
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students inister medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referrals and appropriate follow up as necessary.
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.

Instruction:

• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

Consultation:

Administration:

• Review and evaluate immunization records.
• Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
• Supervise and train LVN in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated electronic health records on all students.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health Services rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal/designee.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Professional Development:

• Maintain certification in CPR/AED, vision and hearing and spinal screening.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.

Other:

• Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of any assigned LVN.

Equipment Used: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, vision screening equipment, basic clinic equipment, AED, personal computer, copier, and fax.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job…