Substitute School Nurse DW2627_17

Young World Physical Education

Belgrade (MT)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Part time

14 days+

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Health insurance contributions

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Belgrade, Montana, is looking for a Substitute School Nurse to support student health and safety. This position involves providing essential nursing care, administering medications, and maintaining health records.

Candidates must have a current LPN license in Montana, hold CPR/AED certification, and be able to work independently. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance contributions. Join us in educating students to become responsible members of society.

Qualifications

Ability to work independently under the supervision of the school nurse.
Current certification in CPR/AED and first aid.
Ability to manage communicable disease outbreaks.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to address the health needs of students, including emergencies.
Maintain student health records and immunization records.
Participate in case management for at-risk children.

Skills

LPN scope of practice

Pediatric health problems

CPR skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Montana

Current certification in CPR/AED and first aid

Tools

Computer

Fax machine

Job description

Substitute School Nurse DW2627_17

Belgrade Public Schools District Wide – Belgrade, Montana

Job Details

Job ID: 5746859

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: Substitute School Nurse

Start Date: August 26, 2026

Location: District Wide

Pay Type: Salaried

Pay Grade: Classified if LPN / Certified if RN

Retirement: TRS

Reports To: Principal

About Belgrade School District:

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activity opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.”

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution.

Purpose:

The purpose of a school nurse job description is to define their critical role in supporting student health, safety, and academic success by managing illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions. It outlines responsibilities like administering medication, conducting screenings, maintaining immunization records, and acting as a liaison between families and healthcare providers.

Essential Job Duties

Provide nursing care to address the health needs of students, including emergencies.
Participate in the development and implementation of health care plans as directed by the RN.
Participate in the identification process of children with special needs as directed by the RN.
Maintain student health records.
Maintain immunization records and communicate with families about immunizations.
Conduct vision and hearing screenings.
Manage communicable/transmittable disease outbreaks.
Participate in case management for at-risk children.
Serve as a liaison between and resource for teachers, administrators, parents and community health partners.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

LPN scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Typical and atypical human growth and development of children and adolescents.
Typical and atypical anatomy and physiology in children and adolescents.
Common and less common pediatric health problems.
Current treatments and medications for pediatric health problems.
Skills in physical assessment, use of stethoscope, thermometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, and glucometer.
Skills and certification in CPR, AED and basic first aid.
Skills in word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, Infinite Campus, and use of the Internet.
Ability to work independently under the supervision of the school nurse.
Ability to use critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate plan of care or intervention under the supervision of the school nurse.
Ability to be self-directed, autonomous, flexible, organized, and to prioritize.
Ability to set and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate with children and adolescents, parents, teachers, administrators, and health care providers.
Ability to adhere to federal and state statute and District Policy.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Equipment Used

Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, wheelchairs and other special needs equipment.

Required Qualifications

Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Montana.
Current certification in CPR/AED and first aid.

Necessary Special Requirements

Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.

Physical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards

Performs routine work.
Regularly works inside with minimal temperature variations.
Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand and reach with hands or arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
Significant fine finger dexterity
Required to be able to hear conversations in loud and quiet environments.
May be required to lift or carry up to 10 - 30 pounds on a routine basis with or without an accommodation.
The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness intensity.
Frequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.
Exercises flexibility and the ability to shift from one task to another.
Occasional travel/mobility between schools, or between schools and the Administration office, may be required.
Effective hearing and speech abilities.
Possible exposure to body fluids.
Work area is generally a hazard free environment.
Demonstrates regular attendance performing duties as described.
Reports to work fit for duty with characteristics inherent to the position.

The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Temporary

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