West Fargo Public Schools
School Nurse - Substitute
West Fargo Public Schools, West Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58078
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Position Title : School Nurse - Substitute
Location:
West Fargo Public Schools
Department : School Health
Reports To : Head School Nurse
Term:
As needed basis beginning with 2025-2026 School Year
Schedule:
As needed basis
Salary:
Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule 2025-2026 at C412. Salary is a set $28.50/hour
Date of last review : July 2025
SUMMARY
: The School Nurse position provides medical services to learners in the school district by administering medications, first aid, maintaining records of health, updating immunizations, and providing health education to learners, families, and district faculty/staff.
To Apply:
Please complete the application and include three references.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned)
Collaboration
Adheres to, and collaborates with Head School Nurse on, medical-focused Section 504 plans. Ability to develop positive relationships with learners, educators, and the district community. Ability to partner cohesively with other team members and educators.
Communication:
Contacts parents, doctors, or emergency ambulance services, and/or district faculty/staff if necessary. Maintains open communication with learners, families, educators, and lead nurse. Provides recommendations to parents concerning treatment of child’s illness(es). Instructs learners and staff in areas of health and hygiene. Assists staff by answering questions regarding human development, first aid, nutrition and dental health and wellness. Provide accurate documentation of intervention, treatment, progress, and need for follow-up services. Maintains accurate and appropriate records, by filling out forms and tracking learners’ health and immunizations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Compassion:
Demonstrates understanding of learners’ disability, is courteous, respectful, and fair. Ability to understand the complexities of cultures and global issues and see other viewpoints; explain the cultural impacts of decisions, articulate perspectives and show empathy. Serve as a role model in the community.
Creativity:
Utilizes independent problem-solving skills; utilizes virtual mentor support.
Critical Thinking:
Utilizes computers and multiple forms of technology. Follows and commits to abide by confidentiality regulations. Interprets a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Examines learners to determine if they should remain in or return to school, or exit school when illness is reported.
Responsibility:
Examines children as necessary and reports suspicions of neglect or abuse to the county Human Services Department or the Child Protection Services as needed. Administers emergency first aid to learners and staff, as necessary. Maintains awareness of learners’ health problems and conducts nursing procedures to allow learners to attend school. Dispenses medication as ordered by learners’ physicians. Adheres to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Administrative Policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear. The specific vision abilities required of this role include close and peripheral vision. The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds. The employee must work with the public and various WFPS educators while simultaneously managing several competing demands. The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level. The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
Education And/or Experience
Registered Nurse license is required. Certification in First Aid and CPR is required. Pediatric experience preferred. 5+ years of experience preferred. Experience working in a school setting is preferred. Experiences with diabetic management, seizures, g-tubes, cathing, and pediatric procedures preferred. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to learners, parents/guardians, and/or district faculty/staff. Ability to read and interpret basic medical information and/or instructions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran’s Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran’s status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply. Seniority level
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School Nurse - Substitute
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West Fargo Public Schools 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
School Nurse - Substitute
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West Fargo Public Schools Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description
Job Description
Position Title : School Nurse - Substitute
Location:
West Fargo Public Schools
Department : School Health
Reports To : Head School Nurse
Term:
As needed basis beginning with 2025-2026 School Year
Schedule:
As needed basis
Salary:
Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule 2025-2026 at C412. Salary is a set $28.50/hour
Date of last review : July 2025
SUMMARY
: The School Nurse position provides medical services to learners in the school district by administering medications, first aid, maintaining records of health, updating immunizations, and providing health education to learners, families, and district faculty/staff.
To Apply:
Please complete the application and include three references.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned)
Collaboration
Adheres to, and collaborates with Head School Nurse on, medical-focused Section 504 plans. Ability to develop positive relationships with learners, educators, and the district community. Ability to partner cohesively with other team members and educators.
Communication:
Contacts parents, doctors, or emergency ambulance services, and/or district faculty/staff if necessary. Maintains open communication with learners, families, educators, and lead nurse. Provides recommendations to parents concerning treatment of child’s illness(es). Instructs learners and staff in areas of health and hygiene. Assists staff by answering questions regarding human development, first aid, nutrition and dental health and wellness. Provide accurate documentation of intervention, treatment, progress, and need for follow-up services. Maintains accurate and appropriate records, by filling out forms and tracking learners’ health and immunizations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Compassion:
Demonstrates understanding of learners’ disability, is courteous, respectful, and fair. Ability to understand the complexities of cultures and global issues and see other viewpoints; explain the cultural impacts of decisions, articulate perspectives and show empathy. Serve as a role model in the community.
Creativity:
Utilizes independent problem-solving skills; utilizes virtual mentor support.
Critical Thinking:
Utilizes computers and multiple forms of technology. Follows and commits to abide by confidentiality regulations. Interprets a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Examines learners to determine if they should remain in or return to school, or exit school when illness is reported.
Responsibility:
Examines children as necessary and reports suspicions of neglect or abuse to the county Human Services Department or the Child Protection Services as needed. Administers emergency first aid to learners and staff, as necessary. Maintains awareness of learners’ health problems and conducts nursing procedures to allow learners to attend school. Dispenses medication as ordered by learners’ physicians. Adheres to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Administrative Policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear. The specific vision abilities required of this role include close and peripheral vision. The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds. The employee must work with the public and various WFPS educators while simultaneously managing several competing demands. The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level. The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
Education And/or Experience
Registered Nurse license is required. Certification in First Aid and CPR is required. Pediatric experience preferred. 5+ years of experience preferred. Experience working in a school setting is preferred. Experiences with diabetic management, seizures, g-tubes, cathing, and pediatric procedures preferred. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to learners, parents/guardians, and/or district faculty/staff. Ability to read and interpret basic medical information and/or instructions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran’s Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran’s status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply. Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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