Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse

The Anamosa Community School District is seeking substitute school nurses at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. This would be for an on-call, as needed basis only. Applicants must be able to supply current Iowa nursing license.

Job Title: School Nurse

Reports to: School Building Administrator - Principal

Supervises: Health Assistant

Status: Full Time Part Time Hourly Salary Exempt Non-Exempt

Date Revised: June 2021

Executive Summary

Strengthen the educational process of children and youth, by assisting them to improve or adapt to their health status. Participate in the planning, implementing, and evaluation of a coordinated school health program.

Essential Functions

• Assessing and managing health related conditions (ie: Healthy Kids Act);
• Working in collaboration with others in the school and surrounding community to improve students' health status;
• Developing priorities in identifying and managing student health problems;
• Managing health office activities including: Maintaining up-to-date cumulative health records on all students and does individual Health Plans for those students requiring them; Preparing and submitting required reports for the Superintendent, Business Manager and the State Board of Health; Authorizing exclusions and readmission of students in compliance with Board policy on infectious and contagious diseases; Audit and approve Medicaid data; Maintains record of injury reports for students and staff; Prepares/maintains records for Workman's Compensation claims; Oversees drivers drug tests and other employee screenings;
• Training and supervision of personnel performing health procedures (ie: AED, CPR, First Aid, Medication dispensing protocols);
• Providing health education activities that emphasize self care, wellness activities, personal health practices, and the appropriate use of health resources;
• Working with others to minimize environmental risk factors within the school setting;
• Providing health counseling and guidance to students and their families;
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality;
• Explore personal growth opportunities related to specific job;
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

Education and Licensure

• R.N. required, School Registered Nurse Preferred;
• Current Iowa licensure;
• Up to date state certificates and trainings (i.e.: Bloodborne Pathogens, Mandatory Reporting, etc.);
• Current Basic Life Support CPR certification.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of professional standards (Nurse Practice Act) and other statutes;
• Previous pediatric nursing, school health nursing, or community health nursing experience preferred;
• Ability to manage various components of coordinated school health program;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel, students, and families;
• Works independently, without close supervision, and with confidence;
• Ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.

Physical Requirements: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Physical Activity Amount of Time

Occasionally Frequently Constantly

(1%-32%) (33%-65%) (66%-100%)

Climbing X Balancing X Stooping X Kneeling X Crouching X Reaching X Standing X Walking X Pushing X Pulling X Lifting up to 25lbs X Lifting up to 50lbs X Lifting up to 100lbs X Fingering-picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm Grasping X Feeling-perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin Talking X Hearing X Repetitive motions X Visual-close visual acuity to perform visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operations of machines, and reading measurement devices

Working Conditions Amount of Time

Occasionally Frequently Constantly

(1%-32%) (33%-65%) (66%-100%)

Indoor environment X Outdoor environment X Extreme temperatures X Noise X Vibration X Subject to hazards, such as:

• Proximity to moving X mechanical parts
• Proximity to moving X vehicles
• Electrical current X
• Exposure to high heat X
• Exposure to chemicals X

Exposure to atmospheric conditions, such as:

• Fumes X
• Odors X
• Dust X
• Mists X
• Gases X

Subject to oils or other cutting agents Required to wear respirator X Exposure to infectious disease X

Terms of Employment

Salary, Benefits, and work year as established by the board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Anamosa Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity in its employment practices.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

Signature of Supervisor: ______________________________ Date: _______________

Signature of Employee: ______________________________ Date: _______________