Substitute School Nurse

Colonial School District; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial School District is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to fill in when a full-time nurse is absent or additional help is needed. This casual/seasonal role offers an hourly rate of $40 and requires a BSN, 3+ years clinical experience, and current RN license in Delaware.

You’ll provide direct care, manage chronic conditions, and support student safety across district schools. Work location is to be determined and start dates are as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience
• Current Registered Nurse License recognized by the Delaware Board of Nursing
• Valid and current CPR certification
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Abuse Registry
• Proficient in technology; Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Ability to manage chronic health care conditions including, but not limited to, providing enteral feedings, medication administration, diabetic monitoring and intervention, seizure management
• Implementation of emergency action plans as prescribed by the student's physician
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for students: acute illness, injury, and emotional needs, manage chronic conditions (student care plans, emergency care plans)
• Support the safety and well-being of all students by following school entry requirements, and following state regulations
• Administer first aid in accordance with the established first aid procedures.
• Follow Standing Orders.
• Observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Attend field trips with students as needed.
• Comply with Federal, State and Local Regulations and Policies.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork within the designated timelines.
• Utilizes all available resource materials to complete required paperwork, maintain professionalism and to avoid potential violations/noncompliance.
• Remains on call daily to serve as a school nurse at any of the district's schools, including Leach School.
• On days when coverage is required at other schools, the substitute nurse will work the following hours accordingly.
• The school hours are: Elementary 8:35am-4:05pm; The Leach School 7:45am-3:15pm; Middle Schools 7:45am-3:15pm; High School 7:00am-2:30pm
• The substitute nurse is expected to familiarize themselves with the practices in any of the schools in which they provide nursing services.

Skills

Clinical nursing

CPR certification

Technology proficiency

Student care

Education

BSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

• Position Type: The Division of Health and Wellness/ School Nurses
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: to be determined

You belong in the Power of WE!

Excellent teachers make excellent schools. That's why we are relentless about hiring top educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, loving relationships with students.

POSITION:Substitute School Nurse - Casual/Seasonal Substitute school nurses will fill in when a full-time school nurse is absent or additional help is needed.

LOCATION:To be determined

START DATE:As needed

WORK YEAR:School Year

Substitute school nurses will fill in when a full-time school nurse is absent or additional help is needed.

COMPENSATION: Hourly rate: $40

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience
• Current Registered Nurse License recognized by the Delaware Board of Nursing
• Valid and current CPR certification
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Abuse Registry
• Proficient in technology; Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks
• Ability to manage chronic health care conditions including, but not limited to, providing enteral feedings, medication administration, diabetic monitoring and intervention, seizure management
• Implementation of emergency action plans as prescribed by the student's physician
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide direct care for students: acute illness, injury, and emotional needs, manage chronic conditions (student care plans, emergency care plans)
• Support the safety and well-being of all students by following school entry requirements, and following state regulations
• Administer first aid in accordance with the established first aid procedures.
• Follow Standing Orders.
• Observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Attend field trips with students as needed.
• Comply with Federal, State and Local Regulations and Policies.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork within the designated timelines.
• Utilizes all available resource materials (i.e. Employee Handbook, District website, Collaborative Agreement, Professional Code of Conduct, Administrative Procedures, School District Board Policies, etc.) to complete required paperwork, maintain professionalism and to avoid potential violations/noncompliance.
• Remains "on call" on a daily basis to serve as a school nurse at any of the district's schools, including the John G. Leach School. When possible, notification of assignment will be provided in advance. When circumstances warrant, notification of assignment may occur on the day of the assignment, either in the morning or at any point in the day.
• On days when coverage is required at other schools, the substitute nurse will work the following hours accordingly.
• The school hours are:

Elementary Schools 8:35am-4:05pm

The Leach School 7:45am-3:15pm

Middle Schools 7:45am-3:15pm

High School 7:00am-2:30pm

• The substitute nurse is expected to familiarize themselves with the practices in any of the schools in which they provide nursing services. Any questions about nursing practices should be directed to the lead nurse or their designee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Postings current as of 8/16/2026 3:58:13 PM CST.

Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education.