Substitute Building Nurse

District-Wide; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ankeny Community School District is seeking a Substitute Building Nurse to provide direct health services in the school setting. You will support students, staff and families, implementing health plans and coordinating care under the building principal's supervision.

The role requires Iowa RN licensure, CPR certification, and prior school nursing or acute care experience. The hourly wage is $175 per day, with hours varying by building and need.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Prior experience in school nursing or acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Provides direct health services to students, staff and families.
• Maintains health records and coordinates care plans.
• Works with school personnel and parents on health concerns.
• Administers care based on individual health care plans and emergency plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Medication administration

Education

Registered Nurse license (Iowa)

CPR certification

Job description

Substitute Building Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903658

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JDE: 5.61

Substitute Building Nurse

Purpose Statement

The position of Substitute Building Nurse is to provide direct health services to individual students, parents/guardians and staff. Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the school health services program.

Job Title: Substitute Building Nurse

Hourly Wage: $175 per day

Reports To: Building Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: Vary based on building, location, and need

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with valid Iowa licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Prior experience in school nursing, or acute care setting

Essential Functions:

• Work well with school personnel, parents, and the public.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of current practices for common childhood illnesses and chronic disease: asthma management, diabetes, insulin pen and pumps, seizure management
• Ability to perform skilled nursing care
• Administers medications and treatment as ordered.
• Provider care for student and staff illness and accidents.
• Administers care based on individual health care plans and individual emergency care plans.
• Serves as liaison between the home and the school regarding student health concerns.
• Document all encounters in the health record system.
• Follows communicable disease control procedures and informs administration and/or parents regarding school exclusion and readmission.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

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.

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

Position Type: Substitute

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nancy Lehman
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]