Substitute School Nurse-District Wide (K-12)
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Position Type:Substitute/Substitute NurseDate Posted:8/22/2017Location:Pupil Personnel ServicesDate Available:09/01/2017Closing Date:Until FilledAdditional Information: Show/HideJob Title: School Nurse - Substitute Job Category: Exempt Department/Group: Non-Rep Job DescriptionJob Summary: The School Nurse provides assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.Minimum Qualifications:* Registered professional nurse licensed in NYS.* Successful experiences working with pediatric population, preferably in a school setting desirable.* Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).Primary Activities* Works collaboratively with health care providers, students, parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.* Assists in the maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.* Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.* Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.* Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured.* Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).* Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.* Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).* Serves as a member of school teams as assigned (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504).* Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.* Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.* Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports.* Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.* Provides health education to students as requested.* Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.* Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.* Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.* Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.* Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.* Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications* Ability to problem solve job-related issues.* Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.* Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.* Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.Safety Requirements:* Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.* Implements Board Policy regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee:* is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.* Is regularly required to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to reach above the head and reach forward.* Is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and to talk and hear.* At times, required to work at a height of 20' or more off the ground in order to perform job duties.* Occasionally required to lift and/or push up to 75 pounds.* Must have specific vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, depth perception and tell the difference between colorsWork Environment* The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school environment.* The manager continuously interacts with the public and other staff and frequently meets multiple demands from several people.* Work generally performed indoors.Last Updated By: Human Resources Date: June 2017