Nurse - Sub

Nacogdoches Independent School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Nacogdoches Independent School District is seeking a Substitute Nurse/LVN to provide health services district-wide. The role supports campus nurses during staff absences and must hold a valid Texas RN or LVN license with current CPR/AED certification.

The substitute nurse will evaluate ill or injured students, administer medications per policy, and ensure FERPA/HIPAA compliance while coordinating with parents and campus principals.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Texas RN or LVN license.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Fingerprinting/HR clearance as part of district process.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate ill or injured students and communicate with parents as needed.
• Administer First Aid, CPR, or AED as needed.
• Administer medications per state law and district policy.
• Follow student medical protocols and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

First Aid

CPR Certification

HIPAA/FERPA compliance

Communication with parents

Education

Texas RN license

Texas LVN license

CPR/AED certification

Tools

TEA fingerprinting

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 8/4/2025
• Location: District Wide

Job Title: Substitute Nurse/LVN

Reports To: Campus Principal and Human Resources

Pay: $100.00 as substitute RN (must have a valid current Texas RN)

$70.00 as substitute LVN (must have an LVN License)

Primary Purpose

To provide continuous, smooth and efficient operation of school health services during the absence of the campus clinic staff.

General Qualification Guidelines

Education/Certification/Experience

Must have a valid current Texas RN or LVN license

Current CPR/AED certification required

RNs and LVNs

Key Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities

• Evaluate ill and injured children and communicate with parents as needed
• Administer First Aid, CPR, or AED as needed
• Administer medication as prescribed and in compliance with State law and District policy
• Follow students' medical protocol
• Comply with all Nursing Practice Act regulations
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and by following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• HR orientation Attendance is required
• Fingerprinting by TEA is required (HR will assist applicant, fee of 47-50 dollars is payable by the applicant)
• Training by District Nurse is required
• Ability to adapt to any particular situation.
• Ability to be flexible to the needs of each particular campus or department.
• Ability to comply with written and or oral instructions.
• Ability to create an efficient working relationship with other personnel.
• Willingness to stand for most hours of the day or sit for extensive periods of time.
• Close and personal relationship with pupils on a daily basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Personal computer, copier, audiovisual equipment, ramp, and wheelchair lift.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.