Substitute School Nurse

Job Details Title: Substitute School Nurse Pay: Full Day: $143.60 | Half Day: $79.53 Position Type: Support Staff Location: District-wide Date Posted: 6/5/2025 Position Purpose To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate. Essential Functions Works collaboratively with health care providers, students, parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students. Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program. Collects information about the health developmental status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies. Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing. Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students. Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary. Implements Board policy regarding the exclusion and readmission of students with infectious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis). Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies. Develops individual health care plans (ICHP) with specific goals, nursing diagnoses, and interventions for students’ needs and for incorporation into the student’s individualized educational plan (IEP). Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation. Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504). Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary. Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs. Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district’s Emergency plan, and care for students with disabilities. Contributes to nursing and school health through innovation in theory, practice, and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports. Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested. Provides health education to students as requested. Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student’s injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary. Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators. Equipment Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including blood glucose monitors, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers. Uses personal computers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas. Ability to provide care for ill or injured students. Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure proper maintenance in the school setting. Ability to perform arithmetic operations as needed for the position. Ability to use personal computers and software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook, email). Problem solving skills for job‑related issues. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs. Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and coordinate work with principals, teachers and others. Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Safety Requirements Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including federal and state law, and OSHA regulations. Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Work in a standard school building environment. Exposure to bodily secretions, blood‑borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases. Qualifications Profile Must meet qualifications of a school nurse as defined in state regulations. License or Certificate Registered professional nurse (R.N.) or Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state. Current certification in Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr