Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of substitute nurse.  The appointee will report directly to the Principal/Director of Health Services and will be responsible for performing duties when the regular school nurse is absent.  The person will work closely with students, parents, and campus staff.

Qualifications:  The Substitute Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program, hold a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas, and have at least 12 months of post-licensure experience as a registered nurse (RN).

Preference will be given to applicants who:

--have successful experience in the nursing field

--demonstrate effective communications, public relation and interpersonal skills

--possess strong assessment skills

--exhibit the ability to work well with students

--have a service oriented personality

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary:  Pay range:  Certified substitute scale - $180.00 per day

Employment begins:  As soon as possible, on an as-needed basis

All interested parties should go to the MISD website to apply and upload a resume and letter of interest.

Applications due by:  Accepting at all times

The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information or for any other reason prohibited by law.