School Nurse Substitute

Position Type:
Substitute/Nurse

Date Posted:
10/27/2025

Location:
Milford District Office

Date Available:
As mutually agreed upon

Closing Date:
Open until filled

District:
Milford School District Position: School Nurse Substitute
Location: Milford School District
Reports To: Principal/Supervisor of Student Services
Starting Date: As mutually agreed upon and as needed
Application Deadline: Ongoing

Performance Responsibilities for Substitute Nurse:

• Manages the school nurse office and attends to all medical needs of students including administering medication, responding to emergencies, and routine assessment of student well-being.
• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students to provide to the nurse upon return.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician or state/local emergency health personnel, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness while on school district property.
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
• Makes recommendations to medical personnel on the health needs of individual students.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities and maintains required licenses and certifications.
• Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
• Accompany students on field trips as needed to monitor safety and health of students; administer medications.
• Other duties may be assigned within the scope of services provided by medical professionals.
• Support implementation of all school health and safety protocols.

Terms of Employment: Substitute; at-will

Salary and Benefits: Substitute nurses will be compensated $250.00 per day.

Application Process:
External applicants must follow the application process. All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the application by clicking on "Employment" under "Quick Links" at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org. Only completed application packets will be considered. The following items must be included and provided to the Office of Human Resources:

• Resume
• CPR/AED Card
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Delaware Registered Nurse License

Contact:
Director of Human Resources
906 Lakeview Avenue
Milford, DE 19963
Tel: 302-424-6393

Employment Contingent Upon Successful:

• Criminal Background Check
• Child Protection Registry Check
• Physician's Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials
• Adherence to School District Policies

Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation. Milford School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator,906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963, telephone 302-422-1600.