2026-2027 Substitute School Nurse LVN & RN

Wichita Falls Independent School District • Wichita Falls, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventative health practices for students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid registered RN license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners or LVN License
• Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision, hearing and spinal screening
• CPR/AED Certification
• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student’s health defects
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in community or pediatric health

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• Serve as health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached) or as deemed necessary.
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy.
• Make referrals and appropriate follow up as necessary.
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with student, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
• Communicate regularly with principal and health care coordinator regarding health services issues.
• Review and evaluate immunization records.
• Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
• Supervise and train LVN in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated electronic health records on all students.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health Services rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal/designee.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain certification in CPR/AED, vision and hearing and spinal screening.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Direct the work of any assigned LVN.

What This Job Offers

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