Substitute Nurse

The Harker School • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Harker School is seeking substitute nurses to provide coverage for our full-time school nurses when they are away. This is a flexible, as-needed opportunity, with assignments ranging from a few hours to several days across our K–12 campuses. The substitute nurse plays an important role in supporting the health, safety and well-being of our students. While on assignment, the substitute nurse will manage the daily responsibilities of the school health office, including evaluating and caring for students who become ill or injured, administering medications as appropriate and occasionally providing care to employees. This is a great opportunity for a registered nurse who is looking to pick up additional hours around another job or personal commitments, gain experience working with children and adolescents, or explore school nursing as a potential future career. For full-day assignments, substitute nurses will receive a one-hour lunch break.

Requirements

• Current, active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational skills with careful attention to accuracy and detail
• Genuine interest in working with students and families within a vibrant and diverse school community
• Strong work ethic, reliability and initiative
• Ability to calmly triage, assess and care for students in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound professional judgment and discretion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure under pressure
• Flexibility to work on an as-needed basis across Harker’s K–12 campuses

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily responsibilities of the school health office.
• Evaluate and care for students who become ill or injured.
• Administer medications as appropriate.
• Occasionally provide care to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level