Substitute Nurse, Per Diem (*New Per Diem Rate*)

Eastchester Union Free School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastchester Union Free School District seeks a Substitute Nurse on a per diem basis to provide health care across elementary and middle/high schools district-wide. Immediate vacancies exist with a per diem salary of $300 per day.

Applicants should have NYS RN licensure and be prepared to support students' health, safety, and well-being with strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing students with chronic conditions, providing first aid, administering

Qualifications

• Must hold New York State RN license with current registration.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and child development related to health issues.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions.
• Familiarity with computer applications such as spreadsheets/word processing/calendar/email/database software.
• Good organization skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents and others.
• Good powers of observation and sound judgment.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Managing students with chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and allergies.
• Providing first aid and crisis intervention for acute illnesses and emergencies to students/staff.
• Arranging for the safe transportation of sick/injured students/staff in emergencies.
• Providing emotional support to students in need.
• Administering medication (standing orders and PRN's).
• Screening students for vision, hearing and scoliosis or COVID-19.
• Interface with agencies regarding infectious disease protocols.
• Attending school trips with special needs children when needed.
• May perform catheterizations as required.
• Using computer applications (spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software) in performing work assignments.
• Ordering supplies for building health office.
• Assist with athletic clearances and new student screening/registration/COVID protocols.
• Other related assignments by District Administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Clerical skills

Organizational skills

Diabetes experience

Allergy monitoring

Athletic clearances

Team collaboration

Education

New York State RN license

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Word

Google Docs

Job description

Substitute Nurse, Per Diem (**New Per Diem Rate**)

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Nurse
• Date Posted: 8/7/2025
• Location: District-Wide

Substitute Nurse, Per Diem
Immediate Vacancies
District Wide

The Eastchester School District is seeking candidates to fill the position of Substitute Nurse on a per diem basis providing health care services in the elementary and middle/high schools.
Candidates must be committed to providing compassionate care for the social, emotional, and physical well being of the school community and have excellent communication, clerical, and organizational skills. Experience with Type 1 Diabetes and monitoring severe airborne, contact, and ingested food allergies and sports/athletics clearances is strongly preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing students with chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and allergies;
• Providing first aid and crisis intervention for acute illnesses and emergencies to students/staff;
• Arranging for the safe transportation of sick/injured students/staff in cases of emergency;
• Providing emotional support to students in need;
• Administering medication (standing orders and PRN's);
• Screening students for vision, hearing and scoliosis or COVID-19;
• Interface with various agencies with respect to infectious disease protocols;
• Attending school trips with special needs children when needed;
• May perform catheterizations as required (all aspects including transfer and disposal);
• Use computer applications (spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software) in performing work assignments;
• Order supplies and materials for individual building health office;
• May assist with or process athletic clearances and new student screening/registration/ COVID protocols;
• Other related assignments and responsibilities as requested by District Administration.

Requirements

• Possession of a license and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department, to practice as a registered professional nurse;
• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques as well as child development as it relates to health issues, risk factors, current health practices, infection control and personal hygiene;
• Ability to read and write English;
• Ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions;
• Familiarity with computer applications such as spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Sheets)/word processing (i.e. Word, Google Docs)/calendar/email, and database software;
• Good organization skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents and others;
• Good powers of observation; mental alertness; firmness; initiative, cheerfulness; patience; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick, good moral character;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position;

Employment Terms

• Schedule:
  
  • Per diem assignment, must commit to work at least one day per week during the school year
  • 12 month assignment (July - June) (Summer - coverage for Extended School Year Program and Summer School).
  • Elementary Schools: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 7:45 AM. - 3:15 PM (1/2 hour lunch) Secondary Schools: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM (1/2 hour lunch)
• Salary: $300/diem (must commit to work at least one day per week during the school year)

Prerequisite

Fingerprint Clearance: SAVE Law: Effective July 1, 2001, Education Law §§305(30), 3004-b, 3004-c and 3035, as amended by Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and Part 87 of the Commissioner's Regulations require the Commissioner of Education to request a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check for applicants for certification as well as for prospective employees of school districts, charter schools and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES). The Commissioner of Education carries out these responsibilities through the New York State Education Department's Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA).

The Eastchester Union Free School District is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its staff. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.