Substitute Nurse - District Wide 2025-2026 School Year

Substitute Nurses - District Wide

2026-2027 School Year

Compensation:

• Registered Nurse (RN): $35.00 per hour
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): $29.00 per hour

Qualifications and Experience

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in New York State, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working under the supervision of a district RN
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Experience in pediatrics and/or public health
• Prior experience in a school nursing or acute care setting preferred
• Knowledge of diabetes treatment, including insulin pumps and pens
• Knowledge of seizure management
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to perform skilled nursing procedures, including:
• Catheterizations
• Gastrostomy care and tube feedings
• Insulin administration
• Nebulizer treatments

Primary Responsibilities

Substitute School Nurses provide health services to students and staff and may be required to consult on immediate health-related concerns. Responsibilities include consulting with students, staff, and families, and providing appropriate documentation and follow-up to the School Nurse, Building Principal, and/or Nurse Coordinator.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administration of medications and treatments
• Providing care for illnesses and injuries
• Following Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and emergency care plans
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate documentation of all health encounters

Specific Duties

• Collaborate with Building Administration and the Nurse Coordinator to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community-based providers
• Protect and maintain student health in accordance with professional nursing standards and New York State licensing requirements
• Provide first aid and emergency treatment for students and staff as needed
• Administer medications as ordered by a physician and authorized by a parent/guardian, in compliance with NYS regulations
• Document all health services in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act and report appropriately to the School Nurse, Building Principal, and Nurse Coordinator
• Complete student and staff accident/insurance reports

Equal Opportunity Statement

West Irondequoit Central School District complies with the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86. The District provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, or domestic violence victim status.

Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policy may be directed to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit Central School District
321 List Avenue
Rochester, NY 14617