8140-Substitute Nurse

Pasadena Independent School District; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking a Substitute Nurse to support student health services. This non-exempt, 187-day role reports to the Principal and Human Resources and provides nursing care, medication administration, and first aid in a school setting.

Candidates must hold a valid RN or LVN license, be fluent in English, and work independently while following district policies. Collaboration with Lead Nurses and district health staff ensures student safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Valid RN or LVN license required.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow district policies.
• Experience in pediatric or school health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on students and staff.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy and RN scope.
• Report concerns related to child abuse to administrators and authorities.
• Manage supplies and equipment.
• Document patient outcomes and report to Lead Nurses.
• Assess injury severity and provide timely first aid.
• Anticipate changes in patients and provide emergent care as needed.
• Coordinate with district nurses to ensure student safety.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Valid RN License

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License

Job description

• Position Type:
  Substitutes/ Substitute Nurse
• Date Posted:
  8/3/2026
• Location:
  Human Resources
• Date Available:
  08/13/2026
• Closing Date:
  05/07/2027

JOB TITLE: Substitute Nurse

STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:Principal and Human Resources

TERMS: 187 Days (as needed)

PAY GRADE: RN $125/Daily Rate; LVN $105.00/Daily Rate

Primary Purpose:

Support student success by promoting, practicing, improving, and maintaining student, staff, and community health while serving as a substitute nurse.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Registered Nurse License/ Licensed Vocational Nurse License

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Fluent in English(written and spoken)
• Current practical working knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques relevant to children
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently to implement district policies and procedures

Experience:

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performing comprehensive nursing assessment on students and staff by using clinical reasoning, synthesizing comprehensive data, providing nursing care, and evaluating, reporting, and documenting patient outcomes
• Administering medications and treatments according to school district policies and the RN scope of practice (BON, 15.28, TAC, Rule 217.11)
• Reporting any concerns related to child abuse (physical or mental) to administrators, law enforcement, and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Managing supplies and equipment
• Reporting communicable disease cases as required to administrators and Lead Nurses
• Assessing the severity of injuries and taking appropriate action
• Performing first aid procedures effectively and efficiently
• Anticipating changes in patient conditions and responding accordingly to include emergent care
• Submitting school district accident reports periodically and notifying administrators and Lead Nursees
• The substitute nurse should be prepared to seek out other school nurses to include district Lead Nurses or other health care providers when student conditions exceed the substitute nurse's level of competency or experience to ensure student safety.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; moving medical equipment and other clinic materials

Postings current as of 8/4/2026 6:12:17 PM CST.