2026/27 NURSE Substitute

Clinic Substitute

The State Board for Educator Certification will require all first time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check. A cost of up to $49.00 will be charged for fingerprinting. Equal Opportunity Employer

Reports to: Director, Health Services

Pay Grade: RN Sub Scale

Dept./Campus: Health Services

Term: As Needed

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide continuous, smooth and efficient operation of school health services during the absence of the campus clinic staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Maintain the district focus on student learning and KIDS FIRST.
• Exemplify the following district guiding documents; Leander Way, 10 Ethical Principles & the Graduate Profile.
• Evaluate ill and injured students and communicate with parents as needed.
• Evaluate and assess staff condition during medical emergency situations only, providing emergency-level intervention as appropriate; this role does not include routine or ongoing medical care for staff outside of emergency circumstances.
• Administer First Aid, CPR, or AED as needed.
• Administer medication as prescribed and in compliance with State law and District policy.
• Follow students' medical protocol.
• Comply with all Nursing Practice Act regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Education/Certification/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Must have a valid current Texas RN license.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skill in communication; organization; problem-solving; critical thinking; and flexibility.
• Ability to follow care plan for students, make decisions quickly and independently; understand written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively; and handle stressful situations in calm and efficient manner.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Needs to move about inside the clinic, classroom or campus to monitor students as necessary.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Needs to have vehicle available for district travel.
• Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, twisting, pulling and pushing.
• May be required to lift 50-80 pounds unassisted.
• May be required to lift 81-200 pounds assisted.
• Potential exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
• Ability to use standard office equipment including computer, mouse, printer, scanner and fax machine. All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Education Service Center Region 13