The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities.  Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12,200 PK-12 students.  Ankeny CSD is the 7th largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year.  The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 5.61

Substitute Building Nurse

Purpose Statement

The position of Substitute Building Nurse is to provide direct health services to individual students, parents/guardians and staff. Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the school health services program.  

Job Title: Substitute Building Nurse

Hourly Wage: RN $140 per day/ BSN: $150 per day

Reports To: Building Principal 

Wage/Hour Status:  Non-Exempt

Hours: Vary based on building, location, and need

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with valid Iowa licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Prior experience in school nursing, or acute care setting

Essential Functions

• Work well with school personnel, parents, and the public.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of current practices for common childhood illnesses and chronic disease: asthma management, diabetes, insulin pen and pumps, seizure management
• Ability to perform skilled nursing care
• Administers medications and treatment as ordered.

• Provider care for student and staff illness and accidents.
• Administers care based on individual health care plans and individual emergency care plans.
• Serves as liaison between the home and the school regarding student health concerns.
• Document all encounters in the health record system.
• Follows communicable disease control procedures and informs administration and/or parents regarding school exclusion and readmission.

Working Environment 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity.  Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. 

Responsibility 

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform position functions.  There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services. 

Terms of Employment 

Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Evaluation 

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by:     Justin Mohr Date: August 2nd, 2023