Substitute School Nurse

Ball-Chatham School District; Kentucky; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball-Chatham CUSD #5 NOW HIRING: Substitute School Nurses! Substitute nurses support students across Pre-K through 12th grade, addressing illnesses and injuries and providing essential care so students stay healthy and ready to learn.

Applicants should have strong clinical knowledge of pediatric health needs, be familiar with privacy laws, and understand child development. Illinois RN/LPN licensure is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Have strong clinical knowledge of medical disorders and treatments relevant to children and adolescents.
• Familiar with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and privacy standards governing school health services.
• Possess a solid understanding of child growth and developmental stages.
• Are passionate about supporting Ball-Chatham's vision, mission, and community values.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across the district during illnesses or injuries so students stay healthy and ready to learn.
• Maintain student health records and ensure privacy and confidentiality in line with laws.
• Collaborate with staff to support safe and healthy school environments.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Privacy laws

Education

RN license (Illinois) or LPN license (Illinois)

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Certified School Nurse


• Date Posted: 8/20/2026


• Location: All Schools


• Date Available: 2026-2027

Ball-Chatham CUSD #5 NOW Hiring: Substitute School Nurses!

Why should you substitute as a school nurse?

When subbing across our district, you'll work with a diverse student body and supportive staff from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Substitute school nurses are an integral part of the Ball-Chatham community, ensuring our students receive exceptional care during instances of illness or injury so they can stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

This Role Is a Great Fit If You:

• Have strong clinical knowledge of medical disorders and treatments relevant to children and adolescents.


• Are familiar with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and privacy standards governing school health services.


• Possess a solid understanding of child growth and developmental stages.


• Are passionate about supporting Ball-Chatham's vision, mission, and community values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Illinois.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

Ball-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful productswhile not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories.