Substitute Nurse

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse (RN) with a current Louisiana nursing license or an ADN or ASN(associate’s degree in nursing). Current CPR and First Aid Certification. Previous pediatric, school nursing, emergency, or community health experiencepreferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, FERPA, and school policies. Ability to work independently while collaborating with school administration andstaff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide nursing assessment, first aid, and emergency care for students, staff, andvisitors. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, parent authorization, and school policy. Maintain accurate documentation of all student health visits, medications administered, treatments provided, and incidents in the school's designated healthrecord system. Assess students who become ill or injured during the school day and determineappropriate disposition, including return to class, parent notification, or emergencymedical services when warranted. Monitor students with chronic medical conditions and implement established healthcare plans. Maintain confidentiality of student health information. Follow established communicable disease protocols and notify administration ofreportable health concerns. Communicate with parents regarding student illness, injury, or other health concerns as appropriate. Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and other staff to supportstudent health and safety. Maintain the health office in a clean, organized, and safe manner. Ensure medications and medical supplies are properly secured and inventoriedduring the assignment. Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and participate in emergency response procedures. Perform other duties assigned by the Head of School or designee.

SUBSTITUTE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow all existing school nursing procedures established by the School Nurse. Review the substitute nurse notes and student health alerts at the beginning of eachassignment. Communicate any significant student health concerns or incidents to the SchoolNurse and administration before the end of the workday. Complete all required incident reports and documentation before leaving campus. Refer non-urgent follow-up matters to the School Nurse upon their return.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 30 pounds, and respond quickly in emergencysituations. Ability to safely assist students with mobility needs when necessary. E-Verify Participation Kehoe-France participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with yourForm I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Safeguarding Commitment Kehoe-France School and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment and aresubject to satisfactory criminal background checks and other required pre-employmentscreenings. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Kehoe-France School and ISP are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where allemployees are respected and valued regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability,socio-economic background, or other protected characteristics. This version is more appropriate for a substitute because it removes responsibilities suchas developing health policies, leading quality improvement initiatives, training staff,creating emergency health plans, coordinating health programs, and serving as the school's primary public health liaison—duties that belong to the full-time School Nurserather than a temporary replacement ISP Principles Begin with our children and students . Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect . We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Internationalschools