Substitute Registered Nurse (On-Call)

South Lane School District • Cottage Grove, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

South Lane School District is seeking qualified Registered Nurses to serve as on-call Substitute School Nurses for the 2026-2027 school year. This role ensures continuous nursing coverage when the District's School Nurse is unavailable, maintaining student health and safety. A key responsibility includes providing nursing delegation and oversight to Health Aides/Nursing Assistants in compliance with Oregon law. Assignments can vary in length from a few hours to multiple days based on district needs.

Requirements

• Valid Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of Oregon school nursing practice, delegation requirements, and applicable laws.
• Ability to safely delegate nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with Oregon Board of Nursing regulations.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to utilize electronic health records and district data systems.
• Ability to travel between district schools as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Ability to physically perform assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

• TSPC School Nurse endorsement.
• Previous school nursing experience.
• Minimum of one year of RN experience within the past five years.
• Experience with nursing delegation and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide school nursing services in accordance with Oregon laws, Oregon State Board of Nursing standards, and district procedures.
• Provide required nursing delegation, supervision, and consultation to Health Aides/Nursing Assistants when serving as the acting District School Nurse.
• Assess student health needs and provide appropriate nursing care.
• Review and implement student Health Management Plans and emergency care plans as needed.
• Consult with school administrators, staff, parents, and health care providers regarding student health concerns.
• Support medication administration and other delegated nursing procedures.
• Respond to student illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Assist with communicable disease response and implementation of district health protocols.
• Participate in IEP and Section 504 meetings as needed during assignments.
• Provide health-related guidance and training to staff when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate health documentation and records.
• Collaborate with district administration and school staff to ensure continuity of student health services.
• Travel to schools throughout the district as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance for accepted substitute assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level