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Davenport Community Schools

SUBSTITUTE NURSE (RN)

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2026-27 Wages: $200.00 Full day, $100.00 Half Day

Full day or half day shifts and flexibility to work when you want to!

In order for an application to be considered complete, a copy of each of these documents must be uploaded with application:

  • Current Iowa RN License
  • Current Iowa Mandatory Reporter Child Abuse certificate
  • Current Iowa Mandatory Reporter: Dependent Adult Abuse certificate

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

  • Act as a liaison between parents, school personnel, physicians and agencies in school medical matters.
  • Assume responsibility for the immediate care to students or staff members who have suffered injury or emergency illness and administer first aid in accordance with established procedures when necessary: including awareness and implementation of district and/or building disaster plans as necessary.
  • Act as an advisor within the building in matters of student health needs and maintaining sanitary and safe conditions.
  • Participate in in-service training programs as required for substitute nurses.
  • Dispense medications and keep accurate records regarding medications.
  • Utilize individual and Emergency health care plans for students with special health care needs.
  • Notify staff of students with special health conditions and needs.
  • Assist with completing communicable disease report to SCHD during coverage period.
  • Communicate with school nurse as needed to maintain continuity of care.
  • Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
  • Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
  • Other duties as assigned by administration



Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)

  • Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
  • Ability to physically lift 50lbs, bend, stoop, push/pull, walk, twist, and kneel.


Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

  • RN License Required
  • Current certification in CPR for Health Professionals.
  • An ability and desire to work with children, parents, administrators, staff, and the community to better the total educational process of the district.
  • Experience working with children, desired.
  • Knowledge of Iowa Nurse Delegation grid.
  • Knowledge of HIPPA/FERPA laws.
  • Computer skills required to input and gather data in Infinite Campus, Ability to use Microsoft Outlook.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional meetings.

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