Substitute School Nurse — Student Health & Care

Albany County School District #1; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany County School District 1 in Laramie, Wyoming seeks a Substitute School Nurse to manage the school health services program in the absence of the district nurse. The role involves health care, screenings, medication administration, and collaboration with families and providers.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Wyoming RN licensure; prior RN experience is preferred. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential to support student health and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and current Wyoming RN license required.
• Prior RN experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Administers basic health care and First Aid in the absence of the School Nurse for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Performs health screenings, informs parents of identified problems and makes appropriate recommendations for interventions.
• Administers and/or facilitates administration of medication at school per district policy.
• Develops, implements, and/or utilizes individualized health care plans developed by a licensed healthcare provider for students with special health care needs in collaboration with students, their families, staff, licensed healthcare providers, and other agencies as appropriate.
• Maintains school health records.
• Prepares and submits reports as required.
• Works closely with students who are identified as having a health-related disability by providing direct nursing services, monitoring progress with respect to health conditions, and consulting with students, teachers, parents, and other licensed healthcare providers.
• Responds appropriately to student behavior in the total school environment by enforcing school rules in hallways, on school grounds, in other school areas away from the classroom, and on school-sponsored trips.
• Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school and/or District committees, taskforces, in-depth studies, or councils).
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District.
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education law knowledge

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Student health understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Wyoming RN license

Job description

Albany County School District 1 in Laramie, Wyoming seeks a Substitute School Nurse to manage the school health services program in the absence of the district nurse. The role involves health care, screenings, medication administration, and collaboration with families and providers.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Wyoming RN licensure; prior RN experience is preferred. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential to support student health and safety