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School Nurse, LPN or RN Substitute

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covington, ky • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Contract Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
8/17/2026
Location:
District Wide
COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION VACANCY
POSITION: SCHOOL NURSE, L.P.N. or R.N. - SUBSTITUTE
SCHOOL/PROGRAM: DISTRICTWIDE
DATE POSTED:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
  • Current license (L.P.N. or R.N.) in the State of Kentucky or proof of temporary work permit from Kentucky Board of Nursing.
  • Two or Four year degree from an accredited university.
  • One year comprehensive nursing experience.
  • Valid Kentucky driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
  • Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Record-keeping techniques.
  • Policies and objective of assigned program and activities.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Health and safety regulations.
  • Contagious diseases.
ABILITY TO:
  • Administer first aid according to established procedures.
  • Conduct variety of health screenings.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
  • Make referrals and perform follow-up.
  • Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
  • Understand and follow written prescriptions.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
  • Complete work with many interruptions.
  • Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
  • Observe health and safety regulations.
JOB GOAL:
  • Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Administer CPR, first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational related medical problems to students and school employees as needed.
  • Conducts height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; and observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
  • Refers students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follows-up as necessary.
  • Maintains health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student records as needed; prepares and submits periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assures compliance with established laws and regulations.
  • Dispenses and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
  • Communicates with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information, and obtains student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
  • Provides information and makes recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students.
  • Makes home visits as requested in order to support student health needs.
  • Maintains stock of first aid supplies; assures medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Participates in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
  • Maintains current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
  • Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
  • Completes work with many interruptions.
  • Participates in in-service training programs.
  • Performs other assignments consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Health Service Coordinator
CONTRACT: Substitute - as needed
SALARY: $21.80/hourly @ 0 Experience - LPN
$29.20/hourly @ 0 Experience - RN
$33.00/hourly @ 0 Experience - RN-BSN
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
  • Complete the online application at:
  • Complete the Classified application.
  • Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at or
  • All applications will be evaluated and screened.
  • For information regarding the position contact Janice Wilkerson at or Jennifer Fowee at

An Equal Opportunity Employer

School Nurse, LPN or RN Substitute in covington at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$78,000–$98,800

For context, most lpns earn between $78,000–$98,800 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as contract and onsite.

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