Substitute School Nurse
Substitute School Nurse Job Description
An ESS substitute school nurse assists in providing the fullest possible educational opportunity for
students by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the
schools.
Key Responsibilities
Provide critical care services to medically fragile students as assigned
Administer medications from physicians' orders
Administer asthma medication through the use of a nebulizer, when applicable
Maintain medication records and reports
Assist with personal hygiene tasks for assigned student(s)
Maintain effective communication with medical, nursing, and district personnel
Manage and provide health room services, including first aid and CPR, according to established
procedures
Transportation and supervision of any student determined to need immediate care
Perform medical procedures ordered by students' physicians
Provide guidance and counseling in the area of health to students, staff, and parents according to
professional standards
Maintain accurate nurse's notes and records, including summaries of services provided
Report all cases of diagnosed or suspected communicable disease to the necessary agencies
Maintain an inventory of health room supplies
Management of food allergies in the school setting and the emergency administration of
epinephrine to students for anaphylaxis
Report environmental conditions which may adversely affect the safety and health of the students
and staff
Adherence to the schools prescribed emergency action plan for responding to an emergency,
including the use of an AED
Perform other duties assigned by the school district or ESS
Knowledge & Skills
Follow oral and written directions
Establish effective working relationships with staff and students
Follow students IEP/504 plan to properly administer medications and care for any student who
becomes injured or ill while at school or participating in school-sponsored functions
Work with frequent interruptions
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or
parent information
Special Requirements
Candidate must attend an orientation/training session and complete required district and state
credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting)
Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting, walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials;
other physical activities may be required
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken
word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the
accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required
Daily personal and close contact with children to provide necessary medical care
Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned
days as a substitute
Advantages of Being an ESS Substitute School Nurse
Flexible Hours - Choose the days and locations where you want to substitute; work up to 5 days
per week
Health Benefits - Receive a variety of insurance options including medical, dental, vision, life,
disability, critical illness, and accident
Weekly Pay & 401(k) - Gain fast access to your hard-earned wages and take advantage of the
retirement through our tax-advantaged 401(k) plan
Training - Participate in our interactive training course and accessible online modules ensure you
are well-prepared
Employee Programs - Enjoy our monthly raffles, Employee of the Month program, referral program, and employee discount program