Substitute School Nurse

COOS BAY SD 9; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Coos Bay SD 9 is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to join the district in Coos Bay, Oregon. This posting establishes a pool of candidates for substitute nursing positions at various schools, including possible one-on-one nursing for students.

The role requires an Oregon RN license. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is desired but not required, and the starting date is immediate. Applicants will support health services and collaborate with school staff and families.

Qualifications

• Oregon State Board of Nursing license (RN) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts health assessments and maintains records.
• Identifies health problems and makes referrals as needed.
• Plans health service programs and emergency care procedures.
• Provides health counseling and communicates with parents and staff.
• Acts as liaison between school, health professionals, and community.

Skills

RN license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Substitute School Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5941937

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Substitute School Nurse

Position Description

This posting establishes a pool of candidates for substitute nursing positions at various schools. This position may also include one on one nursing for students.

Qualifications

• Oregon State Board of Nursing License - RN license required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, desired, but not required

JOB GOAL: To provide and create a climate of health and well-being in the district schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts all required health assessment programs.
• Evaluates student medical and developmental histories as part of the health assessment needed.
• Uses information gathered from health assessment to identify health problems.
• Makes valid referrals of student’s identified health problems.
• Plans and coordinates health service programs for appraisal, referral and follow-up.
• Plans and coordinates communicable disease investigations as needed.
• Plans with the school administrator to implement school health laws.
• Identifies students and families who need health counseling.
• Provides health counseling to those in need.
• Keeps appropriate personnel informed of counseling progress.
• Utilizes student, staff and parent contacts for “teachable moment” health curriculum.
• Makes constructive contributions to the health curriculum.
• Assists classroom teachers to present health resource concepts more effectively.
• Acts as a scientifically reliable health resource person for parents.
• Uses the following methods for communicating with parents: home visits, telephone, school conference, printed forms and written information.
• Acts as an effective liaison person between the school, health professionals, and the community and if applicable, a student's IEP or 504 teams.
• Works cooperatively and communicates effectively with parents, building personnel, district staff and community agencies.
• Uses services of ESD, health professionals and community agencies.
• Establishes an effective system for emergency care of sick and injured.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
• Uses good nursing techniques in the care of the sick and injured.
• Responds to referrals and gives feedback to referring person.
• Maintains complete up-to-date cumulative health records for each student.
• Maintains up-to-date confidential list of students with special health problems.
• Evaluates and revises school nursing procedures to meet the needs of the school.
• Participates in Health Service Program evaluation.
• Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve continuity.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Principal and/or Supervisor.

For more information please contact Michelle Bartonin Human Resources

[e-mail] or [phone] x 1110

No employee or applicant for employment shall be subject to discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Coos Bay Public Schools complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. Coos Bay Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a Drug Free and Alcohol Free Workplace. Drug Testing may be a requirement for employment. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $30 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Barton , Director of Human Resources
• Coos Bay Schools Administration Offices
• Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
• Phone: [phone] x1110
• Email: [e-mail]