Louisiana State University·Perryton, Texas
The Substitute Nurse serves as an advocate for students, interprets medical findings, and maintains confidentiality. They assess health status, develop health service plans, and monitor medication administration.
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Position type: Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)
LSU System ULS - Administration - ULS Front Office (Coleen Beamon (00069152))
25% Serves as an advocate for the child; Interprets medical and nursing findings appropriate to the student's education plan and makes recommendations to the professional personnel directly involved; Maintains the confidentiality of school and student records; Serves as a role model for students, demonstrates personal and intellectual honesty and respects the rights of others; Displays proper respect for superiors;
25% Assesses and evaluates the health and developmental status of the pupils to identify physical disorders and other factors relating to the learning process. Participates in developing Health service Plans; Interprets the health and developmental assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned with the pupil; Refers the pupil and his or her parent or guardian to appropriate community resources for necessary services agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning;
25% Maintains a comprehensive health history and health appraisal record system; Checks immunization status of each pupil and refers when insufficient; Maintains communication with parents and all involved community practitioners and agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning; Observes professional lines of communication at all times with individuals inside and outside the school; Works cooperatively in sharing knowledge, expertise, and skills with others; Assists in the control of communicable diseases through early detection, exclusion and reporting; Continues education by attending workshops, in-service programs, etc.;
25% Conducts sensory screenings on students in the process of evaluation; Prepares a daily itinerary and weekly proposal of activities; Monitors and/or supervises administration of medications to students as prescribed by physician; Provides and/or monitors nursing treatment and specialized health procedures to allow students to remain at school;
Follows the time and/or duty schedule authorized by the school principal for the school day and extracurricular activities; Attends school regularly and arrives punctually.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing field; Licensed nursing certificate
Wages as Earned - WAE Substitute Nurse / University Laboratory School Long Term Nurse Substitute
Attach cover letter, résumé, professional references, college official transcript, and nursing license certificate under Résumé/CV Header of your application. Must be able to pass pre-employment background check. This position and/or position's responsibilities require work directly with minors. Finger printing and National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, salary ranges or other details pertaining to the position please contact Emily Cannon at ecannoy7@lsu.edu.
Posting date: March 31, 2026
Closing Date: (Open until filled if no date specified):
July 31, 2026
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Lsu is an equal opportunity employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu [HR@lsu.edu]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in nursing and a valid nursing license. They must also pass a pre-employment background check and comply with regulations regarding work with minors.
Market context
Texas schools often rely on substitute teachers to cover daily absences, so demand can be steady across districts and school years. This role is competitive because districts may prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree, dependable transportation, and completed background checks, including Safe Environment and Texas DPS fingerprinting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your documents and screening steps before applying.
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