Substitute School Nurse - Health Care Professional

Assist Nursing Staff in administering first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.


CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:


KNOWLEDGE OF:

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


ABILITY TO:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide to school employees as needed.
• Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required.
• Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
• Maintain health records in student information data system; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.
• Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
• Preparing and administering medications by injections- primarily insulin, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider (e.g., a nurse practitioner or physician assistant) and as delegated by supervising (RN) school nurse. The MA or CNA would need to complete the Diabetes in KY schools online training as well as SCPS Medication Delegation for school personnel.
• Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
• Assist with training for students, parents and school staff as required.
• Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.
• Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school per physician recommendation.
• Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
• Communicates with parents and medical providers to seek additional medical information, or communicate concerns, when needed.
• Serves, as requested on District committees.
• Maintains professional competence through professional reading and attending appropriate workshops, courses, and conferences in keeping with the needs of exceptional students and in accordance with District guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certificate or license as a Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Aide with one year of experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights up to one-third of body weight, not to exceed 50 pounds

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND


CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES