Substitute Nurse

School Nurse

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) with a current Louisiana nursing license or an ADN or ASN (associate's degree in nursing).

Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Previous pediatric, school nursing, emergency, or community health experience preferred.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, FERPA, and school policies.

Ability to work independently while collaborating with school administration and staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide nursing assessment, first aid, and emergency care for students, staff, and visitors.

Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, parent authorization, and school policy.

Maintain accurate documentation of all student health visits, medications administered, treatments provided, and incidents in the school's designated health record system.

Assess students who become ill or injured during the school day and determine appropriate disposition, including return to class, parent notification, or emergency medical services when warranted.

Monitor students with chronic medical conditions and implement established healthcare plans.

Maintain confidentiality of student health information.

Follow established communicable disease protocols and notify administration of reportable health concerns.

Communicate with parents regarding student illness, injury, or other health concerns as appropriate.

Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and other staff to support student health and safety.

Maintain the health office in a clean, organized, and safe manner.

Ensure medications and medical supplies are properly secured and inventoried during the assignment.

Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and participate in emergency response procedures.

Perform other duties assigned by the Head of School or designee.

Substitute-Specific Responsibilities:

Follow all existing school nursing procedures established by the School Nurse.

Review the substitute nurse notes and student health alerts at the beginning of each assignment.

Communicate any significant student health concerns or incidents to the School Nurse and administration before the end of the workday.

Complete all required incident reports and documentation before leaving campus.

Refer non-urgent follow-up matters to the School Nurse upon their return.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 30 pounds, and respond quickly in emergency situations.

Ability to safely assist students with mobility needs when necessary.

E-Verify Participation:

Kehoe-France participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Safeguarding Commitment:

Kehoe-France School and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment and are subject to satisfactory criminal background checks and other required pre-employment screenings.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

Kehoe-France School and ISP are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, socio-economic background, or other protected characteristics.