Arlington Community Schools
Substitute School Nurse Job Description
Job Description:
A Substitute School Nurse provides temporary nursing coverage when the regular school nurse is absent. The substitute nurse delivers health services to students, manages the school clinic, administers medications, and responds to injuries or illnesses while following the Guidelines for Use of Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Procedures in a School Setting and Arlington Community Schools district policies. The role supports student health, safety, and attendance to promote academic success.
Qualifications:
- Must hold an active and unencumbered Registered Nurse License for the State of Tennessee
- Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred
- Minimum three years clinical experience, school nurse experience preferred
- Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of pediatric care and emergency response
- Ability to maintain accurate records and follow health regulations
- Experience in pediatric, public health, or school nursing preferred
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Provide first aid, emergency care, and illness assessment for students
- Assess student complaints and determine appropriate treatment or referral
- Monitor and care for students with acute or chronic health conditions
- Promote a safe and healthy school environment
- Administers medications and treatments according to physician orders and district policy
- Monitor students taking medication during the school day
- May perform nursing procedures such as: Blood glucose monitoring, insulin injections, insulin pump management, tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, catheterization, tracheal suctioning, ventilator care
- Provide health education and anticipatory guidance to students
- Communicate with parents, teachers, administrators, and healthcare providers
- Refer students to medical care when necessary
- Maintain and update student health records and clinic documentation
- Document injuries, treatments, and parental notifications
- Maintain confidentiality according to FERPA and HIPAA regulations
- Follow Individual Health Plans (IHPs) and emergency action plans
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, Coordinated School Health Nurse Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Working Conditions:
- This job operates in a clinic setting or nurse’s office within elementary, middle, or high schools with access to medical equipment.
- This role routinely uses a variety of medical devices and instruments to assess the medical needs of children
- May involve exposure to illnesses and communicable diseases
- Follows student medical Health plans and monitors the implementation
- Consistent and prompt attendance is imperative for this role
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
- Communicate and listen (students, parents, teachers, administration)
- Stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Regularly move about inside the classroom/school/clinic
- Ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds
- Quick response in emergencies
Other Duties: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, activities, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reports to: Coordinator of School Health/Nurse Supervisor
Schedule: School-day hours (around 7:00 am. – 4:00 p.m.). Work is as needed/on call when regular nurses are absent.
Salary: $240.00/day
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
ACS offers education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, genetics, or age