Substitute Nurse Associate

Marion Independent School District; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Independent School District is seeking a Substitute Nurse Associate to support the health clinic at the Marion, Iowa campus. You will care for illnesses and injuries, respond to emergencies, and maintain student health records with empathy and professionalism.

Qualifications include current Red Cross First-Aid/ CPR, ability to complete Medication Administration and Bloodborne pathogens training online, and a commitment to student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Current certification in Red Cross First-Aid Program and CPR/AED (or equivalent).
• Ability to complete Medication Administration certification per GWAEA online.
• Ability to complete Bloodborne pathogens training per GWAEA online.
• Interest in working with young people.
• Handle confidential information ethically.
• Efficient clerical skills: typing, recording, filing, phone.
• Ability to communicate with students, school nurse, staff, and parents.
• A medical background or health clinic experience may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Care for routine illnesses and injuries in the health clinic.
• Respond to emergency situations with students per emergency protocols.
• Provides care as directed in a student's Individual Health Plan.
• Identify students with health problems and refer them to school nurses.
• Communicate with students, the school nurse, staff, and parent/ guardian.
• Administer medications to students according to the District Policy.
• Willingness to learn and perform special procedures (eg. gastric-tube management, inhalation therapy, emergency protocols, diabetic follow-up procedures, etc.).
• Perform clerical functions including health recording/files.
• Establishes and maintains health records on every student.
• Helps coordinate vision and hearing screenings.
• Provide service for students in a friendly and caring manner.
• Assist with health related building emergencies as trained.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

First-Aid CPR

Medication Admin

Bloodborne Pathogens

Interpersonal Skills

Clerical Skills

Decision Making

Confidentiality

Medical Background

Job description

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Substitute Nurse Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5857436

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Substitute Nurse Associate

REPORTS TO: District Nurse

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Care for routine illnesses and injuries in the health clinic.
• Respond to emergency situations with students per emergency protocols.
• Provides care as directed in a student's Individual Health Plan
• Identify students with health problems and refer them to school nurses.
• Communicate with students, the school nurse, staff, and parent/ guardian.
• Administer medications to students according to the District Policy.
• Willingness to learn and perform special procedures (ie. gastric-tube management, inhalation therapy, emergency protocols, diabetic follow-up procedures, etc.).
• Perform clerical functions including health recording/files.
• Establishes and maintains health records on every student.
• Helps coordinate vision and hearing screenings.
• Provide service for students in a friendly and caring manner.
• Assist with health related building emergencies as trained.
• Other duties may be assigned.

PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Current certification in the American Red Cross First-Aid Program, and CPR/AED, or complete training if not certified.
• The ability to complete a certification in Medication Administration per GWAEA online.
• The ability to complete Blood Borne pathogens training per GWAEA online.
• Interest in working with young people.
• Handle confidential information in an ethical manner.
• Efficient clerical skills in typing, recording, filing and telephone skills.
• Ability to use good decision-making skills regarding communication with students, school nurse, other health service personnel, administration, teaching faculty, and parents.
• A medical background or work experience in a health clinic may be beneficial.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, will be directed to the Affirmitive Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmitive Action Coordinator, Janelle Brouwer, Superintendent, Marion Independent School District, Marion , Iowa 52302; or by telephoning 319-377-4691. Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the District's Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Gretchen Kriegel, Assistant Superintendent, 777 South 15th Street, Marion Iowa, 52302, 3190377-4691, [e-mail].

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, Milwaukee Area Office, Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800, Milwaukee, WI., 53203-2292, [phone] or TTY [phone]. http://www.eeoc.gov/field/milwaukee/index.cfm or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319-1004, [phone] or 1-800-457-4416, http://www.iowa.gov/government/crc/. This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district's central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Substitute > Substitute

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Sara Cox
• 777 S 15th St
• Marion, Iowa 52302
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]