Substitute School Nurse

Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union; Brandon (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union in Brandon, Vermont is seeking qualified substitute school nurses to provide nursing coverage across our six elementary schools and one middle/high school. You will support student health, administer medications as authorized, and collaborate with families and healthcare providers to maintain a safe learning environment.

Requirements include a current Vermont RN or LPN license in good standing; CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred; experience with

Qualifications

• Current Vermont RN or LPN license in good standing.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred.
• School Nursing Experience Is Preferred But Not Required.
• Experience working with children and adolescents is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Strong communication, organization, judgment, and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to a variety of student health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing coverage for RNESU schools when regular staff are absent.
• Support health, safety, and well-being of students through appropriate nursing care.
• Respond to student health needs and administer medications as authorized.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and healthcare providers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Judgment

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Vermont RN license

Vermont LPN license

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

Position Summary

Substitute School Nurses provide nursing coverage for RNESU schools when regular school nursing staff are absent. Substitute nurses support the health, safety, and well-being of students by providing appropriate nursing care, responding to student health needs, administering medications and treatments as authorized, and collaborating with school staff, families, and healthcare providers as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred.
• School Nursing Experience Is Preferred But Not Required.
• Experience working with children and adolescents is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Strong communication, organization, judgment, and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to a variety of student health needs.

Why Work with RNESU?

Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union is located in the northeast section of Rutland County and the southwest section of Addison County, Vermont. RNESU supports six elementary schools and one middle/high school and serves approximately 1,500 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in the communities of Brandon, Chittenden, Goshen, Leicester, Mendon, Pittsford, Sudbury, and Whiting. RNESU is dedicated to the development of character, competence, creativity, and community. Substitute school nurses play an important role in supporting healthy, safe, and successful learning environments across our schools. Our region offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, sports, and cultural activities. Nearby attractions include the Paramount Theater in Rutland City and Pico Mountain in Mendon. The Appalachian Trail and Long Trail meet in the Mendon area, while Killington Mountain offers four-season recreation. The region also provides easy access to golf, colleges, and travel throughout Vermont and neighboring New York.