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 and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military…