Substitute School Nurse

An ESS substitute school nurse (RN/LPN) 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. 

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care services to medically fragile students as assigned
• Administer medications from physicians' orders
• Maintain medication records and reports
• Communicate with medical, nursing, and district personnel
• Manage and provide health room services, including first aid and CPR, according to established procedures
• Provide guidance and counseling in the area of health to students, staff, and parents according to professional standards

For a complete job description of a substitute school nurse, click here.

Qualifications

• GA Nurse Certification, RN or LPN
• Drug Screen - Varies by District
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• State/FBI Criminal History Clearance

For more information on New Jersey’s requirements and processes, click here.