Substitute Nurse

TVS is actively recruiting for a Substitute Nurse!

You’ll help us work in the school on a temporary basis when the full-time nurse is absent for Prek - 12th grades.

Everything we do is connected to our vision to create a generation of resilient and creative global citizens who will change our world for the better.  

Your role will impact the organisation by working similar duties of a full-time nurse: you will assess the health of students and treat minor illnesses and injuries.

Job Description

• Act as a professional teammate, working productively with and respectfully towards their colleagues so that all feel valued, supported, and part of the team.
• Work with students (Prek - 12th) and staff.
•  Provide first aid, nursing care and medical services to students and staff
• Collect and process student’s daily/emergency medications and ensure all relevant paperwork is properly documented.  Administer these medications to students.  Assist all teachers by providing first aid supplies in classrooms.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Ensure information relevant to students with significant health issues shared with the team of nurses.
• Ensure all teachers and relevant parties such as administrative assistants are given access to the SNAP health portal, which provides details of students with “health concerns”.  Provide on-going teaching of the SNAP system to new and returning staff.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students and serve as a liaison between school personnel, families, health care professionals, and the community.
• Maintain inventory of clinics, following school ordering procedures to ensure budget is controlled.

• Review physical health forms for health screening information and accuracy.
• Collaborate with third party health care providers to support high level of continued health care of students.  
• Support residential life nurses within this field of nursing when necessary.
• Assist RN/LVN nurses as needed in everyday job duties.
• Treat students and staff as needed and document the visits 
• Consult with the other nurses on campus as needed
• Administer medication, both prescription and OTC in accordance with the Texas state law 
• Upholding national standards to protect the privacy of student health information
• Follow all rules and regulations set forth by the BNE
• Conduct screenings and write referrals for health services. 
• Develop and monitor health plans for students.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Registered Nurse (Rn) license
• Experience in critical, emergency or pediatric nursing
• Strong triage skills 
• Knowledge of school laws and policies
• Ability to work well on a team
• Ability to work independently or with others
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly
• BLS/CPR certification
• Knowledge of state health regulations
• Ability to multitask
• Flexibility with campus schedule as needed