Substitute Nurse Attendant

Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Hills Local School District in Cincinnati is seeking a Substitute Nurse Attendant to provide nursing support for students and help them participate in the educational program. The role requires an LPN or RN license and involves assisting with daily living activities, basic first aid, and monitoring ill students.

The position follows the student school year and reports to an administrator; training will be completed as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• LPN or RN is required.
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria for education and credentials.
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance enabling students with disabilities to participate in the educational program.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision and meets deadlines.
• Performs student support services including daily living activities and instructional support.

Skills

LPN or RN License

Job description

Substitute Nurse Attendant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909521

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION: Substitute Nurse Attendant

QUALIFICATIONS: LPN or RN License

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Student school year. Salary as per substitute nurse attendant salary schedule.

OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: NURSE ATTENDANT

REPORTS TO: Assigned administrator/supervisor

JOB OBJECTIVE: Provides personal assistance that help students benefit from the educational program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment. LPN or RN is required.
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties may require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or students requiring physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

NOTE: Position requires successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR, and/or first aid training as a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides assistance consistent with mandated requirements that enable students with disabilities to

participate in the educational program.

• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Performs student support services that may include assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc.
• Learns about individual students needs from available resources (e.g., staff, parent/guardian, etc.).
• Acquires basic communication skills that support student needs (e.g., communication boards, sign language, finger spelling, etc.).
• Helps incorporate IEP activities into classroom activities. Provides accommodations as directed (e.g., reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).
• Sets up classroom equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.).
• Responds to student requests for assistance. Supports an inclusive educational environment.
• Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
• Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.).
• Assists students with personal care (e.g., catheterization, changing clothing, diapering, toileting, etc.) as trained by a health care professional. Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures.
• Actively participates in programmed recreational activities as directed.
• Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).
• Renders basic first aid and administers student medications when a school nurse is not available.
• Monitors ill students until a parent/guardian arrives.
• Works with the classroom teacher to address student behavior problems.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.

Maintains open/effective communications.

• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear.
• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
• Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.

Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

• Attends training/in-service programs as directed.
• Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements.
• Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps supervisors manage/eliminate risks.

• Maintains high expectations for appropriate conduct. Watches for situations that may indicate a problem. Follows district protocol and state law to deal with bullying, discrimination, inappropriate behavior, and suspected child abuse/neglect.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, loud sounds, moving mechanical parts and odors. Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Performing strenuous or repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Oak Hills Local School District.

The Oak Hills Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events. Rev. 11/2011

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

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