Substitute Registered Nurse
Gilbert
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Job summary
Gilbert Community School District is seeking caring and dependable Registered Nurses to provide substitute coverage when a school nurse is unavailable. This is a flexible opportunity to support students, respond to routine health needs, and help maintain a safe and welcoming school environment.
Substitute nurses follow established health plans and district procedures while coordinating with the district's RN team for guidance and support as needed.
Qualifications
- Current State of Iowa Registered Nurse license.
- Current Basic Life Support or CPR certification.
- Clinical, hospital, pediatric, or school nursing experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respond calmly to student health needs.
- Commitment to confidentiality and student well being.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine care for students who become ill or injured during the school day
- Administer medications and treatments according to established orders and district procedures
- Follow existing Individual Health Plans, 504 Plans, emergency action plans, and physician orders
- Support students with chronic health needs using established care procedures
- Respond to urgent health situations and contact the appropriate district nurse, parent, administrator, or emergency service when needed
- Communicate with families and school staff as appropriate
- Document health office visits, medications, treatments, and related communication
- Provide support and direction to health associates when needed
- Maintain an organized and welcoming health office
- Follow district policies and applicable nursing requirements
Skills
Job description
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Job ID: 5896350
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2027 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 2:09 AM (UTC)
Substitute Registered Nurse
Reports to: Building Principal
Status: Substitute, As Needed
Compensation: Per the district's approved substitute pay schedule
Position Summary
Gilbert Community School District is seeking caring and dependable Registered Nurses to provide substitute coverage when a school nurse is unavailable. This is a flexible opportunity to support students, respond to routine health needs, and help maintain a safe and welcoming school environment.
Substitute nurses follow established health plans and district procedures while coordinating with the district's RN team for guidance and support as needed.
- Current State of Iowa Registered Nurse license
- Current Basic Life Support or CPR certification
- Clinical, hospital, pediatric, or school nursing experience preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively and respond calmly to student health needs
- Commitment to confidentiality and student well being
- Provide routine care for students who become ill or injured during the school day
- Administer medications and treatments according to established orders and district procedures
- Follow existing Individual Health Plans, 504 Plans, emergency action plans, and physician orders
- Support students with chronic health needs using established care procedures
- Respond to urgent health situations and contact the appropriate district nurse, parent, administrator, or emergency service when neededCommunicate with families and school staff as appropriate
- Document health office visits, medications, treatments, and related communication
- Provide support and direction to health associates when needed
- Maintain an organized and welcoming health office
- Follow district policies and applicable nursing requirements
- Create a calm, caring, and reassuring environment for students
- Maintain positive relationships with students, families, and staff
- Protect student privacy and confidentiality
- Demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and professional judgment
- Work collaboratively with district nurses, health associates, and administrators
The position includes sitting, standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds. The substitute nurse must be able to respond to student health needs throughout the school building.
Work is performed in a school setting and may include frequent interruptions and exposure to common childhood illnesses.
Substitute Registered Nurses provide valuable support that helps students remain safe, healthy, and ready to learn. If you are looking for a flexible way to use your nursing experience while making a difference for students and families, we encourage you to apply.
Position Type: Full-time
Student Services > School Nurse
Substitute > Substitute
- Vic Vanderpool
- 103 Matthews Dr
- Gilbert, Iowa , Iowa 50105-1024
- Phone: (515)232-3740
- Email: vanderpoolv@gilbertcsd.org
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