Substitute School Nurse - 26/27

School Nurse Position

Compensation: $165/day (partial days paid on hourly basis); after 100 days worked in a school year $170/day (partial days paid on hourly basis). $175/day for retired Waukee teachers.

Position Criteria:

• Registered nurse with valid Iowa licensure - BSN preferred
• Current CPR certification

Performance Criteria:

• Participate in developing and implementing school health policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete health records.
• Manage time and resources in the provision of school health services.
• Assess and document health and development status of students by planning and implementing health appraisals and screenings.
• Identify specific health conditions which can have an impact on learning.
• Control the outbreak and spread of infectious and communicable diseases.
• Participate in developing and maintaining a safe and healthful environment.
• Provide emergency care when needed.
• Administer and record medications.
• Participate in crisis intervention for students, families and school personnel.
• Consult with Administration, parent/guardian and school personnel to keep the school district informed about pertinent health problems and needs of students.
• Initiate the health referral process and serve as liaison among school, home and community.
• Act as consultant and resource to the faculty in the planning and implementation of the health curriculum.
• Provide health counseling to individual students, groups of students, families and school personnel.
• Compile health materials and distribute as necessary.
• Train, supervise and evaluate non-licensed personnel assigned to dispense medications and provide other services.