Substitute Nurse

• Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Nurse

• Date Posted:

9/4/2026

• Location:

Prince Edward School Division

• Date Available:

Until Filled

• Title: Substitute School Nurse
• Reports To: Principal/Designee
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

To assist the school staff in providing the fullest possible educational opportunities for each student by minimizing absences due to illness and creating a climate of good health and well-being in the schools

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and nursing area as assigned

• Follows all policies and procedures

• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records of students as required

• Coordinates school health services with public health services as needed

• Reports to parents, school personnel, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters as necessary

• Assists with care for children with special needs

• Prepares a list for administrators/teachers of students who have specific health problems that might require modifications of physical activities or seating arrangements in the class

• Reports student/staff injuries and accidents to the building principal, assumes authority for care for those needing emergency assistance, and provides supervision for students until they are placed under their parents' care

• Maintains contact with the local health department and assists in exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases

• Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools

Supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Holds a valid state license as either a registered or licensed practical nurse

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Certificates, licenses, registrations

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Valid Driver's License

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop and kneel. Lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Prince Edward County School Board shall seek to employ substitute nurses who exceed these requirements. Salary Range: $140/per day