Substitute Nurse 2026-2027
About The Position
This is a general position listing for a Substitute Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is district-wide. If a position becomes available, your application materials may be reviewed by hiring managers. The primary goal is to be a team member providing the fullest possible educational opportunity for all students by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in Southeast Polk. The district is dedicated to being an innovative, educational organization committed to providing learning experiences of superior quality which enable ALL students to successfully meet challenges now and in the future.
Requirements
- RN certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Preference given to current first aid and CPR certificates.
- Preference given to experience and/or training with youth.
- Such alternative to the above qualification as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing school health program.
- Observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
- Instruct teachers on screening students for health defects.
- Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
- Report to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters.
- Assume authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
- Administer first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
- Make recommendations on health needs of individual students.
- Make recommendation and implement Board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
- Assist school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
