Substitute Nurse

Young World Physical Education; Smithville (MO); On-site; USD 19,151 - 25,128; Part time

Job summary

Smithville District Wide is seeking a Substitute Nurse for the Smithville, Missouri area. The position offers daily contracted services at $120 per day, starting Sep 2, 2026.

The nurse will care for ill or medically fragile students and coordinate with staff and parents to maintain student health and safety on campus. Qualifications include LPN or RN certification; a Bachelor degree is preferred, with citizenship/residency or work visa required.

Qualifications

• LPN or RN required or preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred and licensure eligibility.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid, medication and treatments for ill or injured students.
• Assesses health-related situations and refers for proper treatment as needed.
• Collaborates with parents, staff, providers and agencies to support student health.
• Monitors referred students and initiates follow-up care.
• Maintains FERPA confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Remain on duty for the full assignment and document issues daily.

Skills

Reading journals

Form completion

Effective communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Substitute Nurse

Smithville District Wide - Smithville, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5816894
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Job Description

Substitute Nurse - $120.00/Day

Summary

Nurse Substitutes are responsible for providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students and to serve as a healthcare resource to teachers, staff, and administrators.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assesses situations involving students' health-related issues (e.g. safety, abuse: physical, sexual, or drug, etc.) for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Collaborates with a variety of individuals and groups (e.g. parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Monitors students referred (e.g. illness and/or injury, etc.) for the purpose of attending to immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
• Monitors students with chronic illnesses for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
• Remain on duty for the entire assignment.
• Leave detailed notes for the nurse on any issues experienced during the day.
• Adhere to all the policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district.

Supervisory Duties

None

Qualifications

LPN or RN

Skills and Abilities

Language

• Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance.
• Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence.
• Present information effectively and respond to questions.

Computation

• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning

• Solve a variety of problems in many different situations.
• Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Technology

• Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
• Use district software for recording grades and finding student information.

Physical Demands

• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously.
• Read handwritten or printed material.

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.

Terms of Employment

Daily contracted services for the current school year.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $120 to $120 Per Day

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]