Substitute School Nurse

Young World Physical Education; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowan County Schools District Wide in Morehead, Kentucky seeks a Substitute School Nurse to provide nursing care and health services in schools.

You will administer first aid, conduct required screenings, maintain accurate student records, and coordinate with families and health agencies to support student health needs in a busy school district.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of first aid, CPR and nursing practices.
• Strong record-keeping and communication skills.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and disease control.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid or nursing care and provide CPR as needed.
• Conduct health screenings (height, vision, hearing, scoliosis, immunizations).
• Refer students to appropriate personnel and follow up as necessary.
• Maintain and update student medical records and logs.
• Dispense or manage medications per physician instructions.
• Coordinate with community health agencies and school staff on health needs.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Nursing practices

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Health regulations

Contagious diseases

Education

Current Kentucky nursing license

Job description

Substitute School Nurse

Rowan County Schools District Wide - Morehead, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5880164
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Class Code: 7232

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: SUBSTITUTESCHOOL NURSE

Responsible to: District Health Coordinator

Basic Function: Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

Performance Duties:

• Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aid to school employees as needed.
• Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
• Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.
• Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
• Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
• Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required.
• Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.
• Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.
• Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of :

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases.

Ability to:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid Kentucky driver's license

Current, valid Kentucky nursing license

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

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