Substitute Nurse Attendant

Substitute Nurse Attendant

Provides personal assistance that helps students benefit from the educational program. Requires LPN or RN license. Position is for the student school year with salary as per substitute nurse attendant salary schedule.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties may require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or students requiring physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

Position requires successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR, and/or first aid training as a condition of employment. Essential functions include:

• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Performs student support services that may include assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc.
• Learns about individual students needs from available resources (e.g., staff, parent/guardian, etc.).
• Acquires basic communication skills that support student needs (e.g., communication boards, sign language, finger spelling, etc.).
• Helps incorporate IEP activities into classroom activities. Provides accommodations as directed (e.g., reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).
• Sets up classroom equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.).
• Responds to student requests for assistance. Supports an inclusive educational environment.
• Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
• Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.).
• Assists students with personal care (e.g., catheterization, changing clothing, diapering, toileting, etc.) as trained by a health care professional. Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures.
• Actively participates in programmed recreational activities as directed.
• Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).
• Renders basic first aid and administers student medications when a school nurse is not available.
• Monitors ill students until a parent/guardian arrives.
• Works with the classroom teacher to address student behavior problems.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image. Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team. Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position. Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others. Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.

Maintains open/effective communications. Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time. Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences. Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator. Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear. Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully. Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.

Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance. Attends training/in-service programs as directed. Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements. Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments. Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps supervisors manage/eliminate risks. Maintains high expectations for appropriate conduct. Watches for situations that may indicate a problem. Follows district protocol and state law to deal with bullying, discrimination, inappropriate behavior, and suspected child abuse/neglect.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed. Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed. Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

Working conditions include:

• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, loud sounds, moving mechanical parts and odors. Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Performing strenuous or repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance evaluation is according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Oak Hills Local School District. The Oak Hills Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events. Rev. 11/2011