Substitute School Nurse - RN

Marshall KY; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshall County Schools in Benton, Kentucky seeks a Substitute School Nurse (RN) to provide essential health services for students. The role covers administration of first aid, health screenings, medication management, and maintaining student health records in a district-wide capacity.

Starting immediately, the nurse will work within district guidelines, coordinate with staff and health agencies, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed nursing credentials (RN or LPN) and at least 1 year nursing experience.
• Competence in first aid, CPR, and nursing procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and nursing care for student-related medical issues.
• Perform health screenings and update student medical records.
• Dispense and manage medications per physician instructions within district guidelines.
• Coordinate with health agencies and school staff to meet student health needs.
• Maintain health supplies and equipment in working condition.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Nursing practices

Education

RN or LPN with 1 year experience

Job description

Substitute School Nurse - RN

Marshall KY District Wide - Benton, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5783809 Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE: School Nurse - RN

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide health care services (as defined by KRS 156.501 and KRS 156.502). Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other education-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-ups 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.


• Punctual and regular in attendance.


• Perform related duties and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $22.45 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Substitute > Substitute: Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephanie Hobbs , APRN


• District Wide


• Email: [e-mail]