Carroll Independent School District
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Substitute Nurse
Pay Grade: Daily rates established by Board of Trustees Employment Days: As needed
Supervisor: Personnel Services Administrator
Principal of Campus
Department: Personnel
MISSION:
Building on a Dragon tradition of excellence, the Carroll Independent School District will foster a
safe, caring, and creative learning environment that inspires students to realize their full potential
as they positively impact the world around them.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each student by creating
a climate of health and well being in the district schools in the absence of the school nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Write and speak English fluently
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Texas Registered Nurse License
- Community health experience preferred but not required
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Practice nursing within the guidelines set forth by the Nursing Practice Act of Texas.
- Provide school health services (clinic) in the absence of the school nurse.
- Assume authority in the absence of a physician for the care of a student or staff member
who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
- Administer student medication as ordered.
- Perform nursing services as determined by doctor's orders and/or by the Individualized Health
Plan (IHP).
- Document the day's activities by the conclusion of each day.
- Keep abreast of innovative practices.
- Be adaptable and flexible in acceptance of changes in techniques and procedures.
- Maintain a professional level of confidentiality regarding all district matters.
- Uphold and adhere to safety rules.
- Support the goals and objectives of the district and follow district policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT USED:
As needed
MENTAL DEMANDS:
This individual should be a self-motivated starter; perform tasks with little or no supervision;
maintain a proactive attitude when establishing relationships among district personnel; and
maintain emotional control under stress
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
This position will require approximately 25% walking; 50 % standing/sitting and 25% lifting;
carrying up to 25 lbs; and stooping/bending.
THE REFERENCED STATEMENTS DESCRIBE THE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS,
QUALIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION,
HOWEVER, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE STIPULATED DURING THE
TERM OF ASSIGNMENT.
REVIEWED BY: DATE:
(Director of Personnel)
APPROVED BY: DATE:
(Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services)
Date(s) Revised: 10/2015
Date Created: 2/2014