Substitute School Nurse (Full Time)

Job Title: Nurse Substitute Wage/Status: Exempt

Department: Health Services HR Revised: May 2025 Reports to: Head of School or Designated Administrator

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

Provide temporary, on-call health services to students in the absence of the full-time school nurse. Implement the school's health policies and procedures to address student medical needs, promote health and safety, and maintain a healthy school environment.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Texas Board of Nursing
Current AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and CPR certifications
Fingerprinting and criminal background check required
Compliance with TEA regulations and the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators
Experience:
~ Preferred: Two (2) years of experience working with children in a healthcare or educational setting

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong assessment, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to different environments and situations
Knowledge of student health issues, emergency protocols, and medication administration
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students as needed
Communicate with parents regarding student illness, injury, or health concerns; arrange emergency care when appropriate
Serve as a health advocate for students.
Ensure that medications are administered to students according to Westlake Academy policy and procedures.
Collaborate closely with school staff and administration to promote a healthy school environment
Assist with crisis response and participate in the reporting of suspected child abuse, in coordination with school leadership
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all Academy rules and regulations.
Maintain accurate and confidential health records and documentation for students seen during the assignment
Monitor and support students with chronic conditions or individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) as needed
Follow all school safety and emergency procedures while on assignment
Other Duties
~ Perform other health services-related tasks as assigned by the Head of School or designee

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress