Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse

Santa Fe Christian Schools is seeking substitute school nurses for a portion of the 2026/27 school year. The Nurse Sub will provide expertise and oversight of all Santa Fe Christian (SFC) health services by providing exemplary health care and addressing students' physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs in support of the learning process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for professional medical treatment of students
• Provide major or minor first aid to students
• Responsible for early detection of physical problems and health evaluations
• Evaluate students or employees with contagious or infectious diseases
• Responsible for disease prevention and risk mitigation
• Assist in promoting programs on health education and immunization
• Maintain clinical records
• Document student and employee illness and accidents
• Complete required state reports
• Enforce the school's protocol for blood-borne pathogens
• Care for chronic or acute illness, as well as injuries, in the school setting
• Supervise and implement the school medication policy, administering medication of various sorts, including insulin (via pump), inhalers, and oral medication, in accordance with RN licensure

Spiritual Expectations:

The Nurse must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the mission of Santa Fe Christian Schools and is committed to encouraging this in the lives of our students. This individual will serve as a Christian role model (I Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school (Luke 6:40) and be an example to parents and fellow employees in judgment, dignity, respect, and live according to SFC's Statement of Faith and Declaration of Moral and Ethical Integrity.

• Pursues a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrates biblical maturity and serves as a Christian role model
• Maintains active participation in an evangelical church

Professional Expectations and Qualifications:

• A California Registered Nurse with a BA/BS or higher in Nursing
• Knowledge of state health regulations and laws/policies governing private schools
• Maintains a professional demeanor and exhibits sound judgment
• Communicates effectively in both written and verbal
• Ability to assess situations, act quickly, and multitask as needed
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems and ability to learn new systems and software
• Must possess and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification (Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certificate preferred)
• Knowledge of state health regulations