Nurse Substitute (Pre K-12)

St. Michael's Prep; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

St. Michael's Prep in Austin, Texas is seeking a part-time School Nurse Substitute to support health and wellness for approximately 900 students across two campuses. Responsibilities include providing nursing care, managing health records, and educational outreach. Ideal candidates will be Registered Nurses with a strong background in pediatric care and excellent communication skills. The role allows for flexibility as it is on-call and aligns with the school year, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Care, good judgment, and confidentiality in working with students and parents.
• Experience managing unique medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to students during the school day.
• Manage school health records in accordance with state requirements.
• Initiate contact between home, school, and health agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work with diabetic children

Interpersonal skills with children and adults

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Texas

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Electronic health records system (Magnus)

Job description

About our School

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co‑educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre‑Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School includes PreK‑3 and 4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5‑8, and the Upper School contains grades 9‑12. The school cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality, seeks excellence in every pursuit, and forms virtuous leaders who positively impact the world. St. Michael’s Prep is distinguished by its Catholic tradition, welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The community spans two campuses with three divisions and is united in its commitment to putting students first in mind, body, and spirit.

Summary of Position

St. Michael’s Prep is looking for a school nurse substitute to serve as the health and wellness expert for our school. This part‑time non‑exempt, hourly/on‑call position serves approximately 500 students in grades PreK‑8 on the lower campus and 400 students in grades 9‑12 on the upper campus, with the opportunity to work 10 months of the year.

Candidates Must

• Provide quality nursing care to ill or injured students or faculty/staff during the school day.
• Have experience with diabetic children and their daily health care needs.
• Have experience managing other unique medical conditions.
• Have experience maintaining a peanut‑aware environment.
• Provide health information and in‑service programs on health topics to students, parents, and faculty.
• Manage school health records in accordance with State of Texas and Diocese of Austin requirements.
• Maintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.
• Initiate contact with, and act as a liaison between, home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance health and wellness.
• Maintain electronic health records within the school website system (experience with Magnus).
• Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, staff, and families to enhance cooperative action that meets the health and safety needs of students.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of school health policies.
• Coordinate student health curriculum with the physical education department.
• Multitask and manage well the simultaneous needs of diabetic students, medication or first‑aid administration to other students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and strong interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Care, good judgment, and confidentiality in working with students and parents.
• Strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure – current in the State of Texas.
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
• Minimum of two years’ professional nursing experience, preferably in a school or pediatric setting.

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé. Qualified candidates will receive an email confirming receipt of their application and additional details to complete the process. For any questions, contact [e-mail] (Lower and Middle School) or [e-mail] (Upper School).

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.