8140-Substitute Nurse

Pasadena Independent School District; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking a Substitute Nurse to promote student health and safety by delivering nursing care in district schools. The role includes performing comprehensive assessments, administering medications per district policies and licensure, documenting outcomes, and coordinating with Lead Nurses to ensure student safety.

An active RN or LVN license and fluent English are required; school-nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid RN or LVN license required.
• Current knowledge of nursing procedures for children.
• School nursing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and document outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments per district policy and licensure.
• Report concerns related to child abuse to administrators and authorities.
• Manage medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintain cumulative/individual health records and adhere to district policies.
• Enforce communicable disease policies and report cases.
• Assess injuries and provide first aid and emergent care.
• Coordinate with Lead Nurses to ensure student safety.

Skills

Fluent English

Nursing procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Registered Nurse License

Licensed Vocational Nurse License

Job description

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

• School nursing experience preferred

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
• Maintaining cumulative/individual health records
• Enforcing school district communicable disease policies
• 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