Nurse (RN) Contract Substitute 2026-2027 School Year

Substitute Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract

District-Wide 2026-2027 School Year
Guaranteed 4-5 Days per Week
Compensation: $36.00 per hour

Qualifications and Experience

• Current Registered Nursing (RN) license to practice in New York State
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Experience in pediatrics and/or public health preferred
• School nursing or acute care experience preferred
• Knowledge of diabetes management including insulin pumps and pens
• Experience with seizure management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform skilled nursing procedures including:
  • Catheterization
  • Gastrostomy care
  • Tube feedings
  • Insulin administration
  • Nebulizer treatments

Primary Responsibilities

Substitute School Nurses provide health services to students and staff and may be required to respond to immediate health-related concerns. Responsibilities include consulting with students staff and families and ensuring proper documentation and communication with the School Nurse Building Principal and/or Nurse Coordinator.

General Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

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

Specific Duties

• Collaborate with Building Administration and the Nurse Coordinator to support communication among students staff families and community providers as appropriate
• Protect and promote student health in accordance with NYS Nursing Standards and licensure requirements
• Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and NYS guidelines for medication administration in schools
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act and report appropriately to district administrators
• Complete student and staff accident/insurance reports as required

Equal Opportunity Statement

The West Irondequoit Central School District complies with the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education 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 status as a victim of domestic violence.

Inquiries regarding the Districts non-discrimination policies may be directed to:

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