Substitute Nurse

Wabash Valley Online Application Consortium; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lafayette Community School Corporation is seeking a qualified School Nurse to provide nursing coverage as needed when the regular nurse is away, supporting student health and safety on campus.

The position requires an Indiana RN license in good standing, strong communication, and a professional demeanor. Prior school setting experience and nursing background are preferred to ensure seamless health services for students.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Experience working in a school environment preferred.
• Previous nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing coverage and performs school nurse duties as-needed during the absence of the regular school nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dependability

Confidentiality

Education

Indiana RN license

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: West Lafayette Community School Corporation

REPORTS TO: Building Administration
PAY TYPE: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Classified, Non-Supervisory
PAY RATE: Starting at $30 / hr.
BENEFITS: Not Eligible
SCHEDULE: Flexible; As-needed; Follows school calendar

This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides nursing coverage and performs school nurse duties as-needed during the absence of the regular school nurse

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education, Training, and Experience Required:
  • Current Indiana Registered Nurse license in good standing
  • Displays excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
  • Experience working in a school environment preferred
  • Previous nursing experience preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
  • Displays positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • Ability to work as a team with other staff
  • Displays dependability and punctuality
  • Displays strong attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Possesses strong ethical background

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position works indoors in a typical school office setting
• May work near others, often within a few feet
• May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting
• May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull
• May need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• May be exposed to blood and bodily fluids at times

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.