Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Nurse
Date Posted:
6/9/2026
Location:
Various
Date Available:
26-27 SY
SUBSTITUTE NURSE / SUBSTITUTE 1:1 NURSE
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Title…………………………………………….. Substitute Nurse
Licensure………………………………………. Illinois License – Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Substitute License (for Certified Nurse Substitutes)
Classification………………………………….. Substitute
Reports to……………………………………... Program Administrator / NSSEO Supervisor
Salary Classification…………………………..1:1 Substitute Nurse - $32.34/hour / Certified School Nurse Subs - $38.44/hr
Reviewed/Revised.…………………………… 6/2026
PURPOSE
The substitute nurse is responsible for the clinical well-being of students who may be non-verbal or medically dependent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides direct nursing services to students as ordered by the medical care provider.
- Implements health care plans.
- Participates in student's educational programming throughout the school day under direction of the case manager.
- Ensures medical equipment and supplies function appropriate and notify parent and supervisor or faulty or low stock equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program.
- Participates in general staff meetings, training programs, and in-service sessions as required.
- Communicates effectively with case manager, school nurse, and family/guardian regarding health information as necessary.
- Documents pertinent health information and facilitating accommodations as required to meet the medical needs of the student.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the program.
- Facilitate an office atmosphere of service, competence and congeniality.
- Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO, and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are occasionally required.
- To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required.
- To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is seldom required.
- To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required.
- Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present.
- Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present.
- Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is seldom or not present.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Illinois license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse
- Ability to travel within NSSEO and move about NSSEO and programs as necessary.
- Current Adult and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff.
- Ability to physically move about the building.
- Ability to lift and position students.
- Ability to participate in NSSEO approved behavior management procedures, and apply training in crisis situations including physical management of students.
- Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology.
- Ability to make minor decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures.
