Substitute Nurses

Substitute Nurses JobID: 221

Position Type:

Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:

4/24/2026

Location:

District Wide

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Preferred Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of basic first aid

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

One year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress