WAE-Substitute Nurse

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a WAE Substitute Nurse at the University Laboratory School. The role involves advocating for students, interpreting medical findings for educational planning, and maintaining health records with strict confidentiality.

The nurse will assess health status, develop health service plans, and coordinate with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers. Responsibilities include immunization checks, medication administration, and health procedures to keep students

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Licensed nursing certificate required.
• This position requires working directly with minors and passing pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for the child and interprets medical findings per the education plan.
• Assesses health and developmental status of pupils and contributes to Health Service Plans.
• Maintains health history and immunization records; communicates with parents and professionals.
• Administers and monitors medications as prescribed; supports health procedures at school.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Licensed nursing certificate

Job description

WAE-Substitute Nurse## Position Type:Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)## Department:LSU System ULS - Administration - ULS Front Office (Coleen Beamon (00069152))## Work Location:Lab High School## Pay Grade:## Job Description:25% Serves as an advocate for the child; Interprets medical and nursing findings appropriate to the student's education plan and makes recommendations to the professional personnel directly involved; Maintains the confidentiality of school and student records; Serves as a role model for students, demonstrates personal and intellectual honesty and respects the rights of others; Displays proper respect for superiors;25% Assesses and evaluates the health and developmental status of the pupils to identify physical disorders and other factors relating to the learning process. Participates in developing Health service Plans; Interprets the health and developmental assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned with the pupil; Refers the pupil and his or her parent or guardian to appropriate community resources for necessary services agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning;25% Maintains a comprehensive health history and health appraisal record system; Checks immunization status of each pupil and refers when insufficient; Maintains communication with parents and all involved community practitioners and agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning; Observes professional lines of communication at all times with individuals inside and outside the school; Works cooperatively in sharing knowledge, expertise, and skills with others; Assists in the control of communicable diseases through early detection, exclusion and reporting; Continues education by attending workshops, in-service programs, etc.;25% Conducts sensory screenings on students in the process of evaluation; Prepares a daily itinerary and weekly proposal of activities; Monitors and/or supervises administration of medications to students as prescribed by physician; Provides and/or monitors nursing treatment and specialized health procedures to allow students to remain at school;Follows the time and/or duty schedule authorized by the school principal for the school day and extracurricular activities; Attends school regularly and arrives punctually.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing field; Licensed nursing certificate## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Wages as Earned - WAE Substitute Nurse / University Laboratory School Long Term Nurse Substitute Applicant Instructions: Attach cover letter, résumé, professional references, college official transcript, and nursing license certificate under Résumé/CV Header of your application. Must be able to pass pre-employment background check. This position and/or position's responsibilities require work directly with minors. Finger printing and National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, salary ranges or other details pertaining to the position please contact Emily Cannon at [e-mail].**Skills Needed:****Preferred Skills:**## Posting Date:September 29, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):January 29, 2027## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!