LSA - School Nurse Substitute

LSA - School Nurse Substitute

The School Nurse is responsible for assessing the health needs of students and staff.

Job Requirements:

• Administer first aid to staff and students. Medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children in accordance with state laws and district policies.
• Assess situations involving students' safety, abuse (e.g., physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Implement health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.
• Maintain contact with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Maintain students' confidential files and records (e.g., health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, immunization records) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements of professional standards.
• Monitor students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
• Refer students acquiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Respond to emergency medical situations (e.g., severe falls, seizures, prescription reactions, bleeding) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Provide care to students with chronic illnesses and extremely high-risk students (e.g., allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, medically fragile) for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
• Report health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse or substance abuse, contagious disease) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment, and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.
• Able to define problems and implement appropriate solutions.
• Must maintain a high standard of ethics and honesty.
• Maintain accurate, competent, and efficient performance.
• Guard the confidentiality of personnel and records.
• Must be able to work with all levels of management, faculty, and staff along with outside services.
• Encourage a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm for the Christ-centered ministry of the school.
• Able to meet deadlines and give attention to details and accuracy when needed.
• Be punctual and reliable in attendance.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly sit, talk, and hear.
• Regularly use close and distance vision.
• Able to work with young children without frequent illness.
• May stand or work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office/school environment.

Terms of the Position:

• Substitute Position
• Called to work when needed
• Will be reviewed annually by the Head of School
• Positive performance reviews are expected for continued employment

Employees are held to the highest standards of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

Faith Statements:

Every day, God gives us the opportunity to live, to learn and to love. He challenges those of us who follow Christ to do that by developing a Biblical worldview and to put our faith into action. These statements act as a template through which we strive to become all that God calls us to be. (For a more detailed explanation of these statements, go to The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod website.)

What We Believe:

ABOUT THE BIBLE: The Bible is the true Word of God without error or contradiction and, therefore, is the final authority in all matters of faith and life. We believe that the Bible gives clear direction on critical issues such as homosexuality, abortion and the sanctity of marriage. Through the eyes of God's Word, we seek to develop a Biblical worldview that compels us to love and action. (Psalm 139:13-16; Mark 10:5-9; Romans 1:21-27; 2 Corinthians 5:16; 2 Timothy 3:15-17)

ABOUT GOD : There is only one true God, who has revealed Himself in three persons (Triune) - God the Father who created us, God the Son (Jesus Christ) who saved us, and God the Holy Spirit who brings us to Jesus and is our help throughout our journey here on earth. (Matthew 28:19; Romans 5:5-6)

ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS: Human beings are the crown of God's creation. Adam and Eve, the first man and woman created in God's image, chose to sin in the Garden of Eden. As a result, all people are conceived and born sinful and are completely incapable of saving themselves by good living. (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 3; Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:10-12,23)

ABOUT JESUS CHRIST : Jesus Christ is entirely God and at the same time entirely man. He was born of the Virgin Mary, lived a perfect life, died on the cross, rose from the dead, and now rules at the right hand of God. All of this, He did for us. One day He will come again to bring us home to heaven. (John 1:1-3, 14; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Luke 1:26-38; Hebrews 4:15; Romans 5:6-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12-24; Ephesians 1:20-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 17)

ABOUT GRACE : God, motivated by His unconditional love for us, provided for our salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. This action of love is a gift called Grace, and by it we are saved through faith in Jesus Christ. (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8,9)

ABOUT FAITH: Faith in Jesus Christ comes by the power of the Holy Spirit. He works through the means of Grace - His Word and the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper -- through which we receive the blessings and benefits of Jesus' saving death and resurrection. These blessings are the restoring of our relationship with God, forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and salvation. Because we see faith as a journey, change is assumed, innovation is expected, and rebirth is welcomed. (John 6:63; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Matthew 28:19-20)

ABOUT BAPTISM: Baptism is water applied in the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit according to Jesus' command and promise. This sacrament gives salvation to all people who receive it through faith, delivers and applies the forgiveness of sins, and makes us members of God's family. (Matthew 28:19-20; John 3:5; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 5:25-26; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Colossians 2:11-12; 1 Peter 3:21)

ABOUT THE LORD'S SUPPER : The Lord's Supper is the real body and blood of Jesus Christ present with the bread and the wine. Based on Jesus' command, we eat and drink this supper for the forgiveness of our sins and the strengthening of our faith. (Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN LIFE : Good works, prayer, and holiness of life are the fruit of faith in Jesus Christ, not the cause of faith or salvation. It is a privilege to live for Jesus, seeking to serve and honor Him in all facets of life. We believe that all life is spiritual and through a relationship with Jesus Christ, all of our fears, failures, and brokenness can be restored and made whole.

Lutheran Education Association of Houston