Substitute School Nurse

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $145 per day

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to provide temporary health services for students and staff when the regular nurse is unavailable. The role requires current Iowa RN or LPN licensure, CPR/BLS, First Aid, and a Mandatory Reporter Certification.

Position is on-site in Fort Madison, IA with an on-call schedule during the regular school year. The district emphasizes FERPA/HIPAA compliance, student safety, and coordinated health plans.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa Board Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with valid Iowa licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS and First Aid Certification.
• Mandatory Reporter Certification.
• Experience in school nursing, pediatric, or public health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds school district health policies related to student health, safety, and confidentiality.
• Maintains confidential health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Monitors health conditions that can impact learning.
• Follows Individual Health Plan to assist staff in meeting student health needs.
• Administers medication listed by school nurse and documented per physician orders.
• Consults with administration, parents/guardians and staff to keep health needs informed.
• Supervises health services by non-licensed personnel when appropriate.
• Ensures safety during drills and real emergencies; responds to injuries.

Skills

First Aid

CPR/BLS

Mandatory Reporter

Education

RN or LPN license (Iowa)

CPR/BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter Certification

Job description

Substitute School Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905277

Application Deadline: Sep 27, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Substitute School Nurse provides temporary health services to students and staff in the absence of the regular school nurse. The position ensures that school health programs and emergency procedures are implemented according to Iowa Department of Education and Department of Public Health guidelines.

Requirements

• Current Iowa Board Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with valid Iowalicensure
• Current CPR/BLS and First AidCertification
• Mandatory ReporterCertification
• Experience in school nursing, pediatric, or public health preferred

• Upholds schooldistricthealth policies related to student health, safety, and confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate and complete confidential health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Monitors specific health conditions, which can have an impact on learning.
• Follows the Individual Health Plan to assist all school staff in meeting student's health needs.
• Follows the plan of care and health needs of Health plans are listed in the nurse binder with student health files.
• Monitors for outbreaks of infectious and or communicable Works with appropriate public health agencies when necessary.
• Providesfirst aid andemergency care when needed.
• Follow district protocols for accident, injury, and illness documentation.
• Administers medication listed by school nurse and documented on the medication administration record in compliance with district policy and physician orders.
• If necessary consults with administration, parent/guardian and school personnel to keep the school informed about pertinent health problems and needs of students.
• Supervises the administration of health services by non-licensed personnel as appropriate if necessary.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies.
• Monitors, treats employees with injuries.
• Support students' physical and emotional well-being during the school day.
• Follows the nurse schedule shared with the substitute nurse along with PowerSchool.
• Reports to building administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: As needed, on an on-call basis during the regular school year when the assigned school nurse is unavailable.

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking. Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Pay: $145perday as a sub nurse

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AAemployer.

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring.

Job Categories

Student Services > School Nurse

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Trisha Hager , HR
• Fort Madison Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]