Substitute School Nurse Pool (2026-2027)

School Nurse-LPN Description: Ability to follow directions and work as a team member. Skill in basic First Aid procedures. Knowledge of school policies and health department rules pertaining to head lice and contagious diseases. Ability to organize and maintain an up-to-date filing system. Ability to use a computer. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities related to assignment. Ability to carry out job responsibilities and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a professional and courteous manner.

Ability to answer a telephone in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Job Summary

To ensure that students experiencing health problems at school are attended to or referred for appropriate care.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid Florida licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
3. Valid first aid certification.
4. Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
5. Valid certification in use of an epinephrine injector.
6. Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
7. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. Application Procedure: Apply online Salary Information: Substitute Support Personnel. LPN Range-Start. School Nurse-RN Description: Knowledge of public health nursing as it applies to the public school system. Ability to observe students for development and health patterns to make a nursing judgment and diagnosis. Ability to implement plans for students with chronic health problems. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities related to assignment. Ability to carry out job responsibilities and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to answer a telephone in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Job Summary

To provide health services for students.

Qualifications

1. Valid Florida licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor's Degree from an accredited nursing school preferred.
2. Three (3) years successful experience in pediatric, public health, or school nursing preferred.
3. Computer proficiency.
4. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. Application Procedure: Apply online Salary Information: Substitute Support Personnel. RN Range-Start. Please visit the Agency for Heath Care Administration for education and awareness on background screening.