Position Type: Reserve Position / Substitutes/Substitute School NurseDate Posted: 9/14/2023Location: District WideDate Available: 2023-24 school yearClosing Date: until filled ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Title: Substitute School Nurse Location: District-Wide Compensation: $20.00 per hour JOB SUMMARY:
- To provide 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Works collaboratively with health care providers, students parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
- Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
- 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.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered professional nurse, designated as LPN as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.
- 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.
- Successful experiences working with pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting desirable.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Google platform).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
- Ability to follow oral and written orders from 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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online