Substitute Nurse - All Levels

SUBSTITUTE NURSE

Purpose:

To replace the regularly appointed nurse in his/her absence. To provide as closely as possible the same standard clinic activities that would exist if the regularly appointed nurse were in attendance.

Employment/Orientation/Professional Requirements:

• All subs are employed on an at-will basis and are not considered contractual employees. They are not employed for any specific length of time and have no property right in the employment. Subs do not have Chapter 21 rights. Employers may terminate at-will employees at any time for any reason or for no reason, except for legally impermissible reasons. As an at-will employee you are free to resign at any time for any reason or for no reason.

• Subs are also not guaranteed work at any specific campus, grade level, or other location. The district has the right to deny access to specific grades, teachers, campuses, or locations.

• Effectiveness as a substitute is directly related to ability in managing students, carrying out nurse plans and instructions, and working cooperatively with others. If there are any unfavorable incidents or reports regarding substitutes that need to be addressed, the appropriate District personnel may look into the matter and determine the appropriate action. A substitute may also be temporarily "inactive" pending an investigation if necessary. At any time, if an issue is persistent or of sufficient seriousness, the Human Resource Department will make the determination to terminate the substitute from their substitute duties at London ISD.

• Substitute nurses are required to be consistently available to cover nurse absences at various campuses.

• Completion of the London ISD Substitute Orientation and Professional Development upon hire.

• Maintain prompt and regular attendance for each substitute assignment.

• Keep abreast and acknowledge all information located in District Policies and Employee Handbook updated each year.

• Substitutes must help/observe students.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by program/building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and practices.

Substitute Assignment Acceptance Requirements:

• Substitute employees are required to be consistently available to cover nurse absences at various campuses to remain active in the substitute pool.

• Substitute employees must be available to accept assignments immediately upon hire into the London ISD Substitute pool. 

Licensing/Credential and/or education requirements:

• Valid Texas State RN/LVN or Paramedic license

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assess the physical, mental, and environmental health of students; appraise health needs as they relate to the educational environment and cultural background in accordance with state and local mandates.

• Maintain up-to-date health records on students.

• Serve as liaison between the education and health communities by providing health counseling and guidance to students, school personnel and parents, and by initiating the necessary follow-up visits with private or community resources.

• Perform health care as required by student need.

• Assist with yearly hearing, vision and scoliosis screening; conducts lice screenings as needed.

• Assist appropriate administrators in planning for the control of communicable disease, for first aid in acute illness or injury, and for safety and sanitation in the building. 

• Participate in staff development activities. Provide health-related training to staff when needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Campus Safety:

• Follow all safety standards and procedures (lockdown, shelter-in-place, evacuations, etc.).

• Dismiss all students from the clinic before leaving the substitute assignment.

• Wear issued London ISD Badge upon entry to all London ISD Facilities. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in a cooperative and professional manner, ability to actively monitor students to ensure they are on task.

• Flexibility to change assignments, classrooms, and assist with other duties throughout the campuses.

• Ability to make rational and quick decisions.

• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned by campus principal or designee.

• Perform other duties as needed to meet district needs/special events.

TRS Retirees: Many of our substitutes are TRS retirees.  Generally TRS retirees can substitute an unlimited number of days during the school year when substituting for a regular employee.

It is always the retiree's responsibility to understand the TRS rules and how the rules impact their work and retirement benefits.

Application Procedure:  All applicants (including TRS retirees, LISD retirees, former employees, and former substitutes) are required to complete an online application with LISD and complete new hire paperwork.