Substitute Nurse

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
10/1/2026

Location:
Itinerant

Closing Date:
10/08/2026

County:
Braxton County Schools
CLASSIFICATION : Professional


REPORTS TO : Building Principal

EVALUATION : Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and BCBOE Policy 3250.

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

CONTRACT : As needed


SALARY : State Minimum Salary Schedule Total Compensation


EFFECTIVE: Upon Board approval

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 8, 2026

CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Graduated of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
2. WV Licensure as a Registered Nurse
3. Successful completion of an accredited School Nursing Program
4. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.
5. Perform the job duties set forth below.

Please note: If you have recently retired from any entity covered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board, applying for or accepting employment within 60 days of your retirement date could negatively impact your retirement benefits and result in a significant financial or tax liability for which you are responsible. It is your responsibility to check with the WVCPRB to ensure that you are compliant with state code that requires a 60 day bona fide separation from retirement. Braxton County Schools will not be responsible for any taxes, penalties, costs, or other financial liabilities you may incur if you apply for or accept employment contrary to the laws of West Virginia, or the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, the WVCPRB, or another other applicable state or federal law or regulation. You may reach the WVCPRB by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.


Job Summary:


The School Nurse provides nursing/health related services to the students and school community at assigned school(s).

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.


Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.


Staff members are expected to refrain from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination


Responsibilities:

• Respond to student health issues at assigned school(s)
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the health service program for the assigned school(s)
• Serve as a resource and consultant to the school staff, students, and families on health-related issues.
• Develop, write, and implement health care plans for specific individual students, including Health Electronic Care Plans (HECP)
• Maintain and update knowledge and understanding of WVBE Policy 2422.7 Standards of Basic and Specialized Health Care Procedures and the Health Care Procedures Manual
• Participate in establishing procedures for emergency care of student injuries/illnesses.
• Develop and implement procedures and programs for the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Assist in the investigation of communicable diseases.
• Promote the collaboration and transfer of information among the community health professionals, the schools, and the Braxton County Health Department
• Review and update student health records
• Attend and participate in faculty, staff, and community meetings as a representative of the school health program.
• Participate in the school's multi-disciplinary team evaluation process.
• Participate as the health professional in IEP and 504 meetings.
• Serve as the liaison between the school, student, parents, and health care providers.
• Collaborate with principals and staff to assess, plan, and maintain a healthy school environment.
• Coordinate and implement the school's health screening program and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate and monitor compliance with state immunization laws.
• Assist in the development of health care plans for special needs students.
• Assist and provide health care class instruction.
• Maintain ongoing contact with school principal(s), teachers, aides, secretaries, cooks, and custodians regarding health-related issues.
• Identify and prioritize students who need individual health care plans.
• Administer first aid and emergency care by responding immediately.
• Monitor medication administration at the schools.
• Perform medication audits of schools' medication logs.
• Ensure the delivery of school health services at assigned schools.
• Maintain confidential information in compliance with state nursing procedures, Braxton County Schools' procedures and the WVDE's procedures for the Collection, Maintenance, and Disclosure of School Records, and the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Maintain expertise by participating in relevant professional development.
• Coordinate referrals for various health problems to appropriate community resources and keep appropriate school staff apprised of the referral status.
• Assist with health-related attendance problems.
• Complete an annual report and submit to the Special Education Director
• Participate on Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) School Team
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:


The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10- pounds of materials.


Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or printed material, and the ability to adjust focus.


The duties of this job require the employee to drive to and from various schools throughout Braxton County. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.


Work Environment:


The work environment characteristics described here are the representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and filed trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).


The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently hold this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Revised: July 2024

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

TO APPLY:

Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days.


As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; or the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights.