Substitute School Nurse - RN

Bryant School District

Bryant (AR)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Bryant School District in Arkansas is seeking a School Nurse - RN (Substitute) to provide nursing care across elementary to high school campuses. You will assess health problems, develop care plans, and maintain medical records.

The role requires current AR RN license, ability to handle emergencies, and collaboration with district staff. Work hours typically 7:30–4:00 with lunch and breaks; compensation aligned with district policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

Must hold a current Arkansas RN license.
Experience in school nursing is preferred but not required.
Maintain accurate student health records and administer medications per policy.
Excellent communication with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

Set up the Nurse's Office, prepare equipment and supplies and ensure stock is maintained.
Provide basic student care, take temperatures or blood pressures, dress wounds, and administer medications.
Record students' medical information and vital signs.
Observe and report changes in student conditions and take action as needed.
Collaborate with healthcare team to assess, plan and evaluate student care plans.
Respond to emergencies and coordinate with district staff.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Analytical Skills

Communication Oral

Communication Written

Detail Oriented

Empathetic

Initiative

Organized

Patience

Regular attendance

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Tools

Medical Records Software

Arkansas RN License

Job description

School Nurse - RN

Substitute

Department: Elementary, Middle School, Junior High, or High School

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: District Nurse Supervisor

Grade/Level: Classified

Amount of Travel Required: Varies

Job Type: Regular

Positions Supervised: None

Work Schedule:Hours are typically 7:30-4:00 daily with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. However, the daily schedule may vary depending on the needs of the district.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assess student health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled students. May advise students or staff members on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.

Licensing or registration required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Set up the Nurse's Office, prepare equipment and supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
Provide basic student care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, or performing catheterizations.
Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles.
Administer prescribed medications, including the operation of medication delivery systems, noting times and amounts on students' records.
Record students' medical information and vital signs.
Observe students, charting and reporting changes in their conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Comply with Arkansas state laws and Arkansas State Health Department regulations on student immunizations and communicable disease control. Collect and prepare data for state mandated screenings and use the assembled information to assist students in securing attention or treatment.
Assist schools in the development of procedures for caring for illness and injury at school. Respond to emergency needs of students and staff members as required.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate student care plans.
Refer students to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance when required.
Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
Adhere to all policies of the District.
Perform other duties as assigned by the District Nurse Supervisor or Building Administrators.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of parent, student, and patron needs while following district procedures.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Nursing Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Nursing

Experience

Previous experience as a school nurse preferred but not required for the position.

Computer Skills

Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.

Certifications & Licenses

Must have current Arkansas Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Other Requirements

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, staff, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands