Substitute Nurse

Albany County School District #1; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany County School District 1 in Laramie, Wyoming seeks a Substitute School Nurse to manage the school health services program in the absence of the district nurse. The role involves health care, screenings, medication administration, and collaboration with families and providers.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Wyoming RN licensure; prior RN experience is preferred. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential to support student health and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and current Wyoming RN license required.
• Prior RN experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Administers basic health care and First Aid in the absence of the School Nurse for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Performs health screenings, informs parents of identified problems and makes appropriate recommendations for interventions.
• Administers and/or facilitates administration of medication at school per district policy.
• Develops, implements, and/or utilizes individualized health care plans developed by a licensed healthcare provider for students with special health care needs in collaboration with students, their families, staff, licensed healthcare providers, and other agencies as appropriate.
• Maintains school health records.
• Prepares and submits reports as required.
• Works closely with students who are identified as having a health-related disability by providing direct nursing services, monitoring progress with respect to health conditions, and consulting with students, teachers, parents, and other licensed healthcare providers.
• Responds appropriately to student behavior in the total school environment by enforcing school rules in hallways, on school grounds, in other school areas away from the classroom, and on school-sponsored trips.
• Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school and/or District committees, taskforces, in-depth studies, or councils).
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District.
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education law knowledge

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Student health understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Wyoming RN license

Job description

Substitute Nurse

Albany County School District 1 Administration Building - Laramie, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Albany County School District 1

Job Details

Job ID: 5924727

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE

Laramie, Wyoming

JOB DESCRIPTION: Substitute School Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Substitute School Nurse is responsible for managing a health services program at the school site for the assessment, evaluation, maintenance, and improvement of the health of students in the absence of the School Nurse.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Substitute School Nurse:

• Administers basic health care and First Aid in the absence of the School Nurse for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children. *
• Performs health screenings, informs parents of identified problems and makes appropriate recommendations for interventions. *
• Administers and/or facilitates administration of medication at school per district policy. *
• Develops, implements, and/or utilizes individualized health care plans developed by a licensed healthcare provider for students with special health care needs in collaboration with students, their families, staff, licensed healthcare providers, and other agencies as appropriate.
• Maintains school health records. *
• Prepares and submits reports as required. *
• Works closely with students who are identified as having a health-related disability by providing direct nursing services, monitoring progress with respect to health conditions, and consulting with students, teachers, parents, and other licensed healthcare providers.
• Responds appropriately to student behavior in the total school environment by enforcing school rules in hallways, on school grounds, in other school areas away from the classroom, and on school-sponsored trips. *
• Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school and/or District committees, taskforces, in-depth studies, or councils).
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District. *
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model. *
• Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes essential functions

(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification. This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to an employee at this level.)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to use effective communication skills; knowledge of education law and regulations; ability to use time effectively; good organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of children and/or adolescents; ability to lead meetings; and ability to help groups achieve consensus.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree; current license to practice as a registered nurse in Wyoming.

Work Experience: Prior experience working as a registered nurse is preferred.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
• Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.
• Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 35 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
• Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
• Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.
• Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: May require travel to multiple sites.

EVALUATION

Evaluation of this position shall be by the Principal/Asst. Principal.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $256 to $256 Per Day

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute: Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nathan Cowper
• 1948 Grand Ave
• Laramie, Wyoming 82070
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]