Substitute Nurse (2024-2025) LVN Or RN

"PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!
Only one (1) substitute application is required for substitute positions, and only one substitute application will be processed per applicant. Applications will remain active for one (1) school year.
A complete substitute application will include the following:
Three (3) qualified references with associated email addresses (see the application for complete details) One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
Complete work history
Complete education information
All applicants are required to attend an orientation. Orientations are held monthly beginning in June.
Future communications regarding orientations will be sent via e-mail. Please be sure to check your spam folder.

Primary Purpose
Support student success by promoting, protecting, improving, and maintaining student, staff, and community health while serving as a substitute nurse.

Qualifications
Education
Nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Valid nurse license from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners CPR certification

Special Knowledge/Skills
Current practical working knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques relevant to children

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently to implement district policies and procedures

Experience
Pediatric experience preferred

Minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties
Provides HEALTH SERVICES by:
Performing comprehensive nursing assessment on students and staff by using clinical reasoning, synthesizing comprehensive data, providing nursing care, and evaluating, reporting, and documenting patient outcomes

Administering medications and treatments according to school district policies and the Nurse scope of practice (BON, 15.28, TAC, Rule 217.11)

Reporting any concerns related to child abuse (physical or mental) to administrators, law enforcement, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

2.Manages the SCHOOL CLINIC by:
Managing supplies and equipment

Maintaining cumulative/individual health records

3.Establishes procedures for COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL by:
Implementing and enforcing school district communicable disease policies

Reporting communicable disease cases as required to administrators and Lead Nurses

4.Provides EMERGENCY FIRST-AID care by:
Assessing the severity of injuries and taking appropriate action

Performing first aid procedures effectively and efficiently

Anticipating changes in patient conditions and responding accordingly to include emergent care

Submitting school district accident reports periodically and notifying administrators and Lead Nurses

5.Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
6.Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
7.Participate as an effective team member who contributes to the district, department, and content goals.
8.Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
9.Display proficient levels of technology applications.
10. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
11. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
12. Meet task completion deadlines established by the supervisor.
13. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
14. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
15. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
16. Provide work availability one month in advance.
17. Perform other related duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
18. The Nurse must be prepared to seek out other Nurses's to include district Lead Nurses or other healthcare providers when student conditions or situations exceed the Nurse's level of competency or experience to ensure student safety.
19. The Nurse monitors, coordinates, and evaluates the provision of health services necessary to meet individual student health needs essential in achieving educational objectives.

Working Conditions
Mental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demand/Environmental Factors
Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases

frequent standing, stooping, bending

moving medical equipment and other clinic materials