Substitute: School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse

The Substitute School Nurse provides temporary nursing coverage as needed to support the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff. This position performs routine school nursing duties, responds to illnesses and injuries, administers medications and treatments as authorized, and follows established district health and safety procedures.

Qualifications:

• Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Previous nursing experience required; school nursing, pediatric, emergency, or similar experience preferred.
• Ability to respond appropriately and calmly to medical situations and emergencies.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, staff, and administrators.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks and district employment requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Provide basic nursing care to students and staff for illnesses, injuries, and other health-related needs.
• Assess students who become ill or injured during the school day and determine appropriate next steps within the scope of nursing practice and district procedures.
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with physician orders, parent/guardian authorization, and district procedures.
• Provide emergency care, first aid, and CPR when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of health office visits, medications, treatments, injuries, and other nursing services provided.
• Follow individual student health plans, emergency action plans, and other established medical protocols.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, administrators, staff, and emergency personnel as appropriate regarding student health concerns.
• Assist students with chronic or acute health conditions during the school day.
• Follow all applicable confidentiality requirements, including FERPA and HIPAA requirements as applicable.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe health office environment.
• Follow district policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Perform other health-related duties as assigned.

Reports to: Director of Secondary Education or Designee Starting date: Position begins with the 20262027 school year. Salary: $20.00/HR Deadline: Until filled Questions? Please contact: Kevin Gale, Assistant Superintendent Email: View email address on click.appcast.io An Equal Opportunity Employer The Warren County Vocational School District is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all people regardless of age, race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, culture, sexual orientation, marital status or military status.

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