Substitute Nurse

Young World Physical Education; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 30,442 - 34,132; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Urbandale, Iowa is seeking a qualified individual for the role of Substitute Nurse. This position involves supervising health duties and providing essential nursing services while maintaining high professional standards.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN or BSN and be licensed in Iowa. Responsibilities also include effective communication with staff, students, and parents as well as knowledge of security procedures. Compensation is $165 per day, increasing after 50 days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security and emergency procedures.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise health duties for staff and students.
• Provide essential nursing services for students.
• Maintain attendance records and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of security and emergency procedures

Ability to handle diversity

Education

RN or BSN

RN licensed in Iowa

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title

Substitute Nurse

Purpose of the Position

We are seeking qualified individuals who are eager and available to serve as a substitute nurse. School nursing protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses are leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student‑centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise health duties delegated to health associates, para‑professionals, associates and secretaries.
• Provide standard of care, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation for student health conditions.
• Uphold the standards of professional nursing performance, including quality of care, performance appraisal, education, collegiality, ethics, collaboration, research, resource utilization, communication, program management and health education.
• Provide essential and emergency nursing service to the district’s students.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security and emergency procedures.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Knowledge of district operations.
• Ability to organize varied tasks and meet deadlines timely.
• Ability to handle diversity objectively.
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and local codes and maintain compliance.
• Ability to use computer software.

Education, Certification and Experience

• Education: RN or BSN.
• Certification/Licensure: RN licensed in the State of Iowa.
• Experience: School and/or community experience preferred.

Equipment

• Office equipment such as computers, two‑way radios, multi‑line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol‑free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work performed in an office or school setting.
• Occasional meetings outside the school day.
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

Terms of Employment

• At‑Will Employee.
• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines.

Compensation

Substitute nurses earn $165 per day or $82.50 per half day. After 50 days of substitution, pay increases to $185 per day or $92.50 per half day (resets at the start of each school year).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, veteran status, or citizenship status.

Contact Information

• Kate Johnson
• 11152 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, Iowa 50322
• Phone: 515‑457‑5000
• Email: [e-mail]