Substitute School Nurse

School NurseThe School Nurse along with the Health Services Coordinator helps students attain an optimum level of physical, social and emotional health. In order to coordinate a comprehensive student health program, the School Nurse must work closely with the District Nurse Coordinator, staff and administration of the district.Job Purpose: To attain an optimum level of physical, social and emotional health.Supervision: Health Services Coordinator & Building PrincipalBenefits: Fringe benefits as scheduled by the Board of EducationRequired:8 sick days per year4 Personal Days3 Days Bereavement leave per occurrence176 work day calendarBachelor's of Science in NursingQualifications:Registered Nurse LicensePrior experience working with children preferred in a special needs school setting preferred, but not requiredRunning, walking, sitting, standingPhysical Requirements & Conditions:Pushing and/or pulling; climbing and balancing, reaching forward and overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawlingEssential Job Functions:Conduct student health appraisals, including vision, and hearing screeningsConsult with teachers and parents regarding the health of studentsCoordinate a program of communicable disease control based on Kansas immunization lawsProvide faculty and staff with first-aid training and suppliesAssist in providing emergency care for accidents and sudden illness of pupils until parents assume responsibilityNotify parents and building administrators regarding children who are severely ill or injuredEnforce and monitor medication guidelinesCoordinate and supervise a comprehensive program of dental health educationEncourage parents to provide their children with annual dental check-upsRequest assistance for dentally indigent childrenCoordinate and supervise a comprehensive program of health educationAssist in planning health curriculum and instructional materialsMaintain a cumulative health folder for each student, recording all data pertinent to the child's healthSubmit accurate and timely reports as required by various health agenciesImmediately report any safety hazards or unsanitary conditions observed in the school environmentAdhere to all district and cooperative health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control PlanOther duties as assigned by the Principal or Health Services Coordinator