Substitute School Nurse

Young World Physical Education; Winterset (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time School Nurse in Winterset, Iowa. The ideal candidate will hold an RN with a baccalaureate degree in nursing, possess a current Iowa license, and have at least one year of relevant experience.

This role is vital for supporting the well-being and educational achievement of K-12 students by delivering health-care services and fostering a safe school environment.

Qualifications

• RN with a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Current Iowa license.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional health-care services to students.
• Manage medical needs and foster a safe school community.
• Collaborate with school and community to improve student health.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Confidentiality

Education

RN with a baccalaureate degree in nursing

Current Iowa license

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Position: School Nurse

Department: K-12 School Nurses

Reports To: Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal

Receives Guidance From: Director of Special Programs and Building Administrator

The school nurse supports the well‑being and educational achievement of PK‑12 students by delivering professional health‑care services, managing medical needs, and fostering a safe, healthy school community.

Job Details

Job ID: 5795198

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Type: Part‑time

Qualifications

• RN with a baccalaureate degree in nursing
• Current Iowa license
• Knowledge of professional standards (Nurse Practice Act) and other statutes
• Desired: previous experience in a similar position, experience working with children/students, experience working with children/students with varying degrees of health‑care needs

Skills and Job Functions

• Demonstrated experience or willingness to acquire skills aligned with the district’s mission and core values: Excellence, Innovation, Pride, Relationships, Sense of belonging.
• Essential dispositions and ownership of the district’s mission and core values.
• Effective communication skills, self‑directed, problem solving, teamwork, positive attitude, confidentiality, professional development, growth mindset, enthusiasm for learning, compliance with district policies.
• Interpersonal skills: interacts positively with staff and students, fosters professional rapport, displays positive attitude, contributes to team, responds constructively to feedback.
• Performance skills: initiative, assessment and management of health‑related conditions, collaboration with school and community to improve student health, prioritization of health problems, management of health office activities, training/supervision of non‑licensed personnel, providing health education, counseling guidance, supervision of safe environment, performing duties as assigned.
• Professional responsibilities: works well with others, maintains communication with personnel, students, families, creates positive work environment, integrity, confidentiality, personal growth opportunities, independent work, adaptability, initiative, punctuality, adherence to policies.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established in accordance with provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement.

Performance evaluation in accordance with the Comprehensive Agreement.

Physical Requirements

Bending, carrying, climbing, traveling between job sites, lifting, pushing‑pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

Working Conditions

Includes extremes of temperature and humidity; hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Winterset Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Justin Gross
• 303 Wambold Drive
• Winterset, Iowa 50273
• Phone: 515‑462‑2718
• Email: [e-mail]