SUBSTITUTE REGISTERED NURSE FOR THE 2026 / 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Substitute Registered NurseLakota Local School District is a vibrant and dynamic educational community, serving over 18,000 students. Everything WE do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child.The REGISTERED NURSE provides professional nursing services to support the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff within assigned school buildings. This role delivers clinical care, health monitoring, and emergency response while collaborating with families, administrators, and district personnel.Minimum Qualifications:Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.Demonstrated knowledge of school health services, child health, and emergency response.Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.Valid driver's license.Key Responsibilities:Provide first aid and nursing care to ill or injured students and staff.Assess student health needs and determine appropriate responses, including when a student should return to class, be sent home, or require emergency services.Dispense and monitor medications in accordance with district policy and state law.Conduct health screenings (vision, hearing) in coordination with the Manager of Health Services.Follow up on communicable disease situations and support disease prevention efforts.Maintain accurate student health, immunization, and medical records in compliance with legal requirements.Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student health concerns.Establish and maintain positive working relationships with administrators, teachers, and district staff.Provide training and guidance to designated school personnel administering medications.Maintain detailed documentation, health reports, and records.Participate in meetings, committees, and professional development activities as required.Demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and professional judgment in all duties.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of nursing standards, school health procedures, and emergency protocols.Skill in assessing health situations and responding appropriately.Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in written and oral formats.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.Ability to provide world-class customer service, answer emails promptly, and complete Safe Schools training in a timely manner.Working Conditions:Work is performed in a school/office environment.Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.Ability to move quickly throughout the building, including bending, kneeling, and responding to emergencies.Exposure to difficult, challenging, and confrontational individuals.Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.May require travel between buildings and occasional evening work.