Substitute School Nurse - POOL

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for the 2026-2027 school year for the RRPS Student Services Department. Part-Time/Hourly Substitute nurses work alongside a health assistant to provide triage, basic first aid, management of chronic health conditions, and emergency response to illnesses and injuries for school-age children. Substitute nurses may have days scheduled in advance or unexpectedly on the morning of the need. Preference is given to nurses who can provide at least two days a week availability. The casual hire nurse reports directly to the Director of Nursing. This pool of applicants will be reviewed regularly. Those applying for this position will be considered for substitute nurse assignments on an as-need basis.

Requirements

Bachelors in Nursing preferred. ADN accepted.
At least one year of current nursing experience.
Must hold a valid New Mexico Registered Nurse license issued by the New Mexico Board of Nursing or any successor licensing board for nurses or license from another state based on current compact state license.
Must hold or be willing to acquire a School Nurse license through New Mexico Public Education Department.
Resume
One official transcript from each crediting university
Copy of professional license

Nice To Haves

Preference given to nurses that can provide at least two days a week availability.

Responsibilities

Identifying and reporting health problems that interfere with student learning through screening procedures, assessments, and evaluations of students.
Making appropriate referrals based on data obtained from screenings.
Immunization compliance.
Medication administration.
Special nursing procedures.
Supervising students for self-administered medications.
Administering medication and specialized health care needs to students.
Implementing health management plans with students who have special needs.
Implementing policies and procedures regarding control of communicable diseases in accordance with regulations of the State of New Mexico Environment Department.
Assisting administration in arranging emergency care and first aid for students and staff.
Arranging transportation for emergency medical care.
Authorizing exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious, contagious, and nuisance diseases.
Maintaining current CPR certification.
Assisting Principal in other health-related assignments.
Maintaining communication and professional rapport with students, parents, and staff.
Performing other duties as assigned.