Classified - Substitute PRN

Young World Physical Education; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 44,083 - 59,236; Part time

Job summary

Crete Public Schools is seeking a qualified Substitute PRN School Nurse to ensure students receive quality care in the absence of the regular school nurse. The role reports to the Head Nurse and offers a part-time schedule with an hourly rate of $37.49.

Responsibilities include providing first aid, dispensing medications per prescriptions, and monitoring student health and safety throughout the school day. Applicants must complete an LPN or RN program and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Completion of LPN or RN program of study.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Eighteen years of age or older.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children.
• Counsels students in good health habits.
• Assists for care of disabled children.
• Provides first aid and triage when accidents or illness happen at school. Refer to the appropriate health professionals if needed.
• Dispenses medications according to the student’s prescription. Stores medications safely and securely.
• Monitors health and safety of students and staff.

Skills

LPN or RN education

Criminal background check

Follow verbal and written instructions

Age 18 or older

Education

LPN or RN program completion

Job description

Classified - Substitute PRN

Job ID: 5835822

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: School Nurse Substitute

Job ID#: 1961

Assignment: CPS School Buildings

Reports to: Head Nurse

Hourly Rate: $37.49

Crete Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for Substitute PRN positions. The role of a Substitute PRN Nurse is to ensure that students receive quality care in the absence of the regular school nurse.

Essential Requirements

• Completion of Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse course of study
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Eighteen years of age or older
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check

Job Tasks

• Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children.
• Counsels students in good health habits.
• Assists for care of disabled children.
• Provides first aid and triage when accidents or illness happen at school. Refer to the appropriate health professionals if needed.
• Dispenses medications according to the student’s prescription. Stores medications safely and securely.
• Monitors health and safety of students and staff.

Other Responsibilities

Perform the work as required for the position's job tasks in the absence of the staff member.

Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of the position include:

• Regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job.
• The ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills.
• The ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.

Physical Requirements

E = Essential

NE = Non-Essential

Occasional - up to 33% of time

Frequent - between 34%-66% of time

Continuous - over 66% of time

Stamina

• Sitting X
• Walking X
• Standing X
• Sprinting/Running X

Flexibility

• Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person X
• Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person X
• Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling X
• Reaching above the head X
• Reaching forward X
• Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (for example: typing, data entry, etc.) X

Activities

• Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.) X
• Hand/grip strength X
• Driving on the job X
• Typing non‑stop X

Use of Arms and Hands

• Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar) X
• Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt) X

Lifting Requirements

• Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply) – Floor to waist X, Waist to shoulder X, Shoulder to overhead X
• Lifting 11 to 25 pounds – Floor to waist X, Waist to shoulder X
• Lifting 26 to 50 pounds – Floor to waist X, Waist to shoulder X

Pushing/Pulling

• 25 to 50 pounds X
• 51 to 75 pounds X

Carrying

• 10 to 25 pounds X
• 25 to 50 pounds X

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type

Part‑Time

Job Categories

Substitute > Substitute: Nurse