Substitute School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Substitute School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Status:  Non-Exempt, Per Diem

Reports To: Certified School Nurse/Executive Director

Position Summary

The Substitute School Nurse provides professional nursing services to students ages 3–21 with disabilities and complex medical needs. This position supports the continuity of student healthcare services, ensuring a safe, responsive, and medically appropriate educational environment.

The nurse works collaboratively with the full-time Certified School Nurse and other nursing personnel to provide coverage during scheduled absences, staffing shortages, and other operational needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and individualized healthcare plans.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions, including seizure management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and G-tube care, within demonstrated competency.
• Respond to medical emergencies and implement established emergency protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely student health documentation.
• Review individualized healthcare plans and physician orders before providing care.
• Collaborate with school nurses, educators, and administrative personnel regarding student healthcare needs.
• Follow infection prevention, confidentiality, and student safety protocols.
• Provide nursing coverage on a scheduled or short-notice basis, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Successful completion of NJDOE criminal history and other applicable employment clearances.
• Experience working with pediatric populations or individuals with complex medical needs preferred.
• Experience with seizure management, tracheostomy care, and enteral feeding preferred.

  Schedule and Employment Classification

• Classification: Per Diem / As Needed
• School Hours: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Scheduling: Based on operational and student healthcare coverage needs.
• Certification: NJ RN licensure required; NJDOE School Nurse certification is not necessarily required for this supplemental role, subject to the duties assigned and applicable NJ requirements.