Guest (Substitute) Nurse 2026-2027

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Assumes the duties of the regularly assigned School Nurse in their absence. A Guest (substitute) School Nurse is directly responsible to the administrator of the building in which they are working and for all expectations set forth by the Human Resources and Health Services Departments. The Guest Nurse should be prepared to follow the plans provided by the School Nurse and depend on his/her nursing skills to provide a healthy and safe environment for the students/staff.

Requirements

Current Kansas Nursing License. RN required.
Associates degree required
Current professional level CPR/AED certification
Complete a half-day Guest (Substitute) Nurse Orientation training course

Nice To Haves

BSN or related Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in pediatrics preferred

Responsibilities

Must work at least 10 assignments per school year
Serves as a health advocate for the pupil
Promotes wellness through periodic medical and dental examination for all pupils; assists in detecting and properly referring pupils with health concerns
Collaborates with other school personnel including administrators, support staff, and teachers, toward the promotion of child health and its optimal interaction with education
Counsels with pupils, parents, and school personnel concerning health needs or health concerns of pupils
Works closely with family regarding the pupil's health needs, facilitating communication about health between the school, parents, and the pupil's health care provided
Assists in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, including the monitoring of immunization status
Is knowledgeable of community health resources and assists parents to utilize these resources
Assists in providing emergency care for pupils and school personnel in case of injury or sudden illness until a lawful custodian assumes responsibility
Attends to the health needs of the students quickly and in a competent manner. Handles all medical emergencies in a calm, efficient and expeditious manner. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations and handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
Follows regulations set forth in the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and also in Board Policies in the provision of health services to students and staff.
Adheres strictly to professional ethics standards, including professionalism and confidentiality.
Works in a positive and cooperative manner with students/staff in the school setting.
Reviews job status i.e. dates, times, cancellations, number of days of the assignment etc. on the Absence Management System regularly.
Willingness and flexibility to change an assignment when requested by the Guest Staff Services Office and/or Health Services Department.
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.