Houston R-1 School District has an immediate need for a substitute school nurse. 

 

POSITION PURPOSE: Provides health services to students and staff in the absence of the regularly assigned school nurse. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy school environment by delivering first aid, managing student health needs, and following established health protocols.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of Missouri. Current CPR/AED certification (American Heart Association or equivalent).

 

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Temporary or As Needed

 

SCHEDULE: As needed.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Embrace and work continually in support of the district mission of “Embracing Excellence…Learning for All.”
• Provide first aid, emergency care, and basic health assessments to students and staff.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and district policy.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records using established documentation procedures.
• Screen students for vision, hearing, scoliosis, and other health conditions as required.
• Manage students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, allergies) per individual health plans (IHPs).
• Communicate student health concerns to parents, guardians, and appropriate school staff.
• Respond to health emergencies including administering CPR, AED, and epinephrine auto-injectors as needed.
• Enforce communicable disease protocols and exclusion/return-to-school guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked health office.
• Coordinate with the other school nurse and administration on health-related matters.

 

KEY SKILLS/CHARACTERISTICS:

• Strong knowledge of pediatric health conditions, first aid, and emergency response.
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in health-related situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and families.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive health information (FERPA/HIPAA compliant).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced school environment with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and electronic documentation.